This is a $158,213.47 firm-fixed price purchase order contract awarded by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) to Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc., a foreign-owned manufacturer of maritime components and services. The contract is for the procurement of a rudder seal housing, a T-AKE rudder bearing, and two seals for the USNS MATTHEW PERRY, a T-AKE class auxiliary ship.
The contract was awarded on a sole-source basis, as Defense Maritime Solutions owns the proprietary rights and technical data for these specialized maritime components. This contract is not set aside for small businesses. Defense Maritime Solutions has extensive experience supporting the maintenance and repair of various naval and Coast Guard vessels, including providing OEM support for Wartsila-made propulsion systems under multiple IDIQ contracts with the Naval Sea Systems Command.