Military Sealift Command awarded a $11,968.40 firm fixed-price purchase order to Ships Machinery International, Inc., a Miami-based maritime equipment supplier, on June 18, 2025. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, provides Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) JETS vacuum pumps functioning as marine sanitation devices (MSDs), along with critical parts and spares for the USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2), a Henry J. Kaiser-class replenishment oiler that supplies fuel, cargo, and provisions to naval vessels. The solicitation was posted on June 7, 2025, with a submission deadline of June 16, 2025, and the contract is scheduled for completion by July 9, 2025. Work will be performed in Miami, Florida.
Ships Machinery International, Inc. brings substantial experience in providing specialized maritime equipment and repair services to federal agencies, with a contract history spanning multiple military departments including the Coast Guard, Navy, and Defense Logistics Agency. The company's prior procurement portfolio demonstrates particular expertise in supplying marine sanitation components, vacuum pump systems, and valve assemblies—capabilities directly aligned with the current award. As a registered small business since 2002, the company has consistently delivered firm fixed-price purchase orders for precision maritime equipment, making it well-positioned to fulfill the critical spares and component requirements for this naval auxiliary vessel.
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