The Department of the Navy awarded a purchase order to Macgregor USA Inc. on June 30, 2026, for $33,757.00 to inspect and operationally test port and starboard anchor windlasses aboard the USNS T-AKE vessel. No set-aside was used.
Work is performed in South Korea with an ultimate completion date of July 12, 2026. The requirement includes brake band integrity certification, measurement of brake lining thickness, wear, clearances, and holding capability. The contractor furnishes OEM-authorized technicians, labor, testing equipment, lubricants, and incidental materials. Deliverables include a final OEM service report documenting all inspection measurements and test results, plus a detailed out brief with the vessel Master and Chief Engineer.
The procurement was sole-sourced under COMSCINST 4490.1C, which restricts procurement of critical safety equipment repairs to the OEM and authorized sources. NAICS 336611; PSC J999.