Purchase Order N3220524P2203

The U.S. Military Sealift Command (MSC) awarded a firm-fixed price purchase order contract to Schottel, Inc., a foreign-owned, for-profit organization, for the overhaul of the bow and stern thrusters on the USNS ZEUS (T-ARC 7) vessel. The $248,931.61 contract includes the provision of spare parts, such as a forward thruster module and tunnel thruster, to ensure compliance with the manufacturer's standards and performance specifications. This contract was not set aside for small businesses, but MSC identified Schottel, Inc. as a known source for compatible parts. The required work must be performed by an OEM-authorized field service representative, who must provide a signed letter of qualification from the Original Equipment Manufacturer and a certificate of training. This contract supports MSC's maritime security, logistics, and infrastructure protection missions by ensuring the proper maintenance and operation of the USNS ZEUS vessel.