USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN CSW Pump Parts

Amendment / Modification

• The response due date for the solicitation has been extended from April 27, 2026, to May 4, 2026.

• Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added, effective April 2026.

• Solicitation response due date.

• Contract clauses (addition of 52.222-90).

• The deadline for submitting proposals or quotes has been extended to May 4, 2026.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the product/service, the basis for sole-source procurement, and includes certifications.

This document is relevant to bidders as it explains why the opportunity is being procured from a single source. It specifies the product needed: "MATERIAL TO REPLACE EXISTING MECHANICAL SEALS AND BEARING ISOLATORS ON THE CENTRAL SEA WATER PUMPS." The intended use is "CENTRAL SEA WATER PUMPOVERHAUL" with a required delivery date of 07/27/26. The sole source identified is "AES SEALS" due to proprietary rights, as AESSEAL INC owns the proprietary rights to the drawings and only sells direct via AESSEAL authorized distributors. The specific part number is AESSEAL INC/MSAZA70157CTV010400, intended for T-AKE Class vessels.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N3220526Q7130) is for the procurement of "BRAND NAME AESSEAL, INC., MECHANICAL CARTRIDGE", "BRAND NAME AESSEAL, INC., BEARING ISOLATOR", and "BRAND NAME AESSEAL INC., BEARING SFK 5317 A/C3" pump parts for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN. The acquisition is for FY 2026.

• Three specific pump part items are listed with manufacturer part numbers and stock numbers.

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable, requiring contractors to provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Items are to be delivered FOB Destination.

• The contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price for the listed items.

• Delivery is required on or before July 27, 2026.

• This is a simplified acquisition.

• Quotes are due by April 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

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

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quoter of brand name Aesseal, Inc. parts.

• Technical evaluation requires that quoted parts meet solicitation requirements, including part numbers and delivery dates.

• Quotes must not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may be considered a material defect.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED".

• NAICS code is 339991.

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

• Payment instructions are detailed, requiring the use of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Specific packaging and marking requirements are outlined, including MIL-STD-129R(series) markings and the need for duty-free entry.