USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Chlorpac Material
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically MSCHQ Norfolk, has issued Solicitation N3220526Q7106 for the procurement of Chlorpac Material for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). This acquisition is for essential repair parts to support the 5-year maintenance of the vessel's CHLOROPAC SYSTEM. The opportunity is unrestricted, but a redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) indicates a potential sole-source award to Xylem or its authorized distributor, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, due to proprietary rights and standardization requirements. Quotes are due by April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM (local time).
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the delivery of specific Chlorpac components, all under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. Key items include:
- POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER (Quantity: 2 Each, P/N: W3T346111)
- CHLOROPAC CELL ASSY., 4LB (Quantity: 3 Each, P/N: 50669-001-M3)
- CHLOROPAC CELL ASSY., 0.5LB/1.0 (Quantity: 3 Each, P/N: 50669-001-M2)
All items require DoD unique identification (DFARS 252.211-7003). Packaging and marking must adhere to DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, MIL-STD-2073-1 (series) or ASTM D3951 (series), with wood packaging certified per ISPM Publication No. 15. Markings must specify "MARK FOR: USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12)".
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Solicitation Number: N3220526Q7106
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Water Purification Equipment)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM (local time)
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Delivery: On or before July 27, 2026
- FOB: Destination (Norfolk, VA)
- Inspection & Acceptance: Destination, IAW FAR 52.212-4(a)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified on block 9 of the SF1449, in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Evaluation will be based on TECHNICAL acceptability and PRICE reasonableness. Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and specified part numbers, with the quote explicitly stating that all technical requirements can be met. The government reserves the right to issue a purchase order to the OEM, XYLEM, or its authorized distributor, Evoqua Water Technologies LLC, as a sole source if a technically acceptable quote is received at a fair and reasonable price. Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and rejected.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference. Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for payment instructions and receiving reports. Duty-Free Entry is also required for materials.