USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Chlorpac Material
Overview
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 a Solicitation (N3220526Q7106) for the procurement of Chlorpac Material for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12). This requirement includes specific power supply controllers and Chlorpac cell assemblies. While the solicitation is UNRESTRICTED, a Sole Source Justification (SSJ) indicates the government intends to award to Xylem/Evoqua Water Technologies LLC due to proprietary rights and standardization requirements for the vessel's CHLOROPAC SYSTEM. Quotes are due by April 8, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks Firm Fixed Price quotes for the following items, requiring DoD unique identification (Clause 252.211-7003):
- POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER (Vendor's Part Number: W3T346111)
- CHLOROPAC CELL ASSY., 4LB (Vendor's Part Number: 50669-001-M3)
- CHLOROPAC CELL ASSY., 0.5LB/1.0 (Vendor's Part Number: 50669-001-M2)
Material must be packed and marked according to DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series), with crating compliant with ISPM Publication No. 15. Markings must include "MARK FOR: USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12)".
Contract Details
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Water Purification Equipment)
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- FOB: Destination
- Delivery: On or Before July 27, 2026
Set-Aside & Source
This acquisition is designated as UNRESTRICTED. However, a Sole Source Justification has been provided, explaining that the requirement is for repair parts for the 5-year maintenance of the CHLOROPAC SYSTEM, and the intended source is Xylem/Evoqua Water Technologies LLC due to proprietary rights, exclusive licensing agreements, and standardization for fleet configuration baseline. The government explicitly states it may issue a purchase order to the OEM or its authorized distributor as the sole source vendor.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified on block 9 of the SF1449. Submissions should be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on TECHNICAL compliance (meeting solicitation requirements, delivery dates, part numbers) and PRICE reasonableness.
- Terms and Conditions: Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and rejected.
Key Dates & Contacts
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM (Local Time)
- Published Date: March 26, 2026
- Primary Contact: Haley Rolince (haley.a.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil, 757-443-1187)
- Secondary Contact: Edward Ruhling (edward.v.ruhling.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-4879)