USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Display Unit

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

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 procurement of a PANEL DISPLAY UNIT (P/N: YMD-10744, QTY: 1) required for the replacement of a degraded Crane HMI. The required delivery date is 07 APRIL 2026.

• Product: PANEL DISPLAY UNIT

• Part Number: YMD-10744

• Quantity: 1

• Required Delivery Date: 07 APRIL 2026

• Intended Use: Replacement for degraded Crane HMI.

• The acquisition is under the simplified acquisition threshold.

• The document does not specify contract type, period of performance beyond the delivery date, or estimated value.

• This document does not contain submission or evaluation instructions for proposals or quotes.

• The justification for sole-source procurement is based on restrictive rights, exclusive licensing agreements, standardization, compatibility, or urgency.

• The selected justification is "ONLY ONE RESPONSIBLE SOURCE" due to "STANDARDIZATION" and "COMPATIBILITY" requirements, as the specified make/model (APPLETON MARINE, INC / YMD-10744) is necessary to maintain fleet configuration baseline and is a direct replacement part for existing equipment on ALL T-AKE CLASS SHIPS.

• The required source is identified as APPLETON MARINE, INC.

• The document references COMSCINST 4790.3 and COMSCINST 4490.1 for standardization and critical ship equipment policies.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a "USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Display Unit." The government is seeking to acquire this item.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) "USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Display Unit."

• The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable.

• The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Manufacturer's Part Number: YMD-10744.

• Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, DOD SUPPLY CHAIN MATERIEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES, and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series). Wood packaging must be ISPM compliant.

• Markings on boxes/crates/containers must include "MARK FOR: USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12)", "REQUISITION NUMBER: N290015357S315", and "PURCHASE/DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER: TBD".

• Any previous markings contradicting current material inventory must be painted over/removed.

• Shipments for multiple vessels must be delivered in separate boxes/crates/containers for each vessel.

• Deliveries FOB Destination (Norfolk, VA) require 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at the Destination, in accordance with FAR 52.212-4(a).

• The item is designated as a "Panel Display Unit" and may be subject to heightened, risk-based surveillance.

• Unique Item Identification (UII) is required for this item, with specific instructions provided in DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Duty-free entry into the US is required for this material, with instructions to initiate entitlement requests via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation is identified by number N3220526Q7084.

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 23 Mar 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 09 Mar 2026.

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

• Evaluation will be based on "Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable" (LPTA) or "Other" factors, with Technical and Price being key considerations. Past performance will also be evaluated.

• Quotes must not contain or be subject to the vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• NAICS Code: 333923, Size Standard: 140 employees.

• This is a simplified acquisition.

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

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and by full text, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, critical safety items, and prohibition on acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services.