USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Brine Pumps

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "VERTICAL INLINE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH MOTOR" and "9 VERTICAL INLINE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH MOTOR" for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN. The government is procuring these items to meet operational needs.

• Item 0001: VERTICAL INLINE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH MOTOR. Requires DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. Vendor's Part Number: NI80/250/22/240. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Item 0002: 9 VERTICAL INLINE CENTRIFUGAL PUMP WITH MOTOR. Requires DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent. Vendor's Part Number: NI65/200/23/199. Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, is applicable, requiring unique item identification for delivered items with a Government's unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, and potentially for other items as specified.

• The contract is for commercial products and commercial services.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both line items.

• Offer Due Date: 17 Apr 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449, in Adobe or Microsoft Office format only.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical and Price.

• Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet solicitation requirements, including required parts, delivery dates, and terms and conditions. The quote must state that all aspects of the technical requirement can be met.

• Price evaluation will assess reasonableness.

• The Government may negotiate with and seek quote revisions from multiple quoters.

• Vendors must not submit standard commercial terms and conditions; doing so may result in rejection as non-responsive.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 333914, Size Standard: 14 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, Item Unique Identification and Valuation, and Critical Safety Items.

• Delivery is required on or before 27 Jul 2026, FOB Destination, Norfolk, VA.

• Duty-free entry is required for this material.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated April 13, 2026, detailing the justification for "Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition" for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The PID Number for this acquisition is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0180.

This memorandum supports a sole-source procurement for material to be used for new Brine pumps and motors, intended for replacement in the cargo refrigeration system. The required delivery date is July 27, 2026. The justification for sole-source is based on "Restrictive Rights," as Trident Marine owns proprietary rights to the T-AKE Class refrigeration and HVAC systems, which include the necessary automations and programming. It also cites "Standardization" and "Compatibility" as reasons, specifying the "Trident Marine / Brine Pump" make and model for the T-AKE Class vessels. This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why this specific procurement is not being competed broadly and identifies the sole-source vendor and the specific product required.