The Military Sealift Command awarded a $39,917.28 firm fixed-price purchase order to 17 Machinery LLC, a certified Woman-Owned Small Business based in Hayes, Virginia, for the procurement of air compressor parts and components for the USNS Harvey Milk (T-AO 206). This contract, which carries no small business set-aside designation, was awarded on May 27, 2025, with an ultimate completion date of August 5, 2025. The work will be performed in Norfolk, Virginia, where the equipment will be delivered to the MSC warehouse. The USNS Harvey Milk is a Henry J. Kaiser-class underway replenishment oiler that provides fuel and supplies to naval vessels, making the procurement of critical compressor components essential to maintain operational readiness and ensure safe ship operations.
The solicitation, issued on March 19, 2025, sought 18 distinct line items of Tamrotor Marine Compressor components, totaling 36 individual units, including filter cartridges, flexible hoses, valves, indicators, and switches. 17 Machinery LLC was identified as the potential source for these original equipment manufacturer parts, which are critical to the ship's air compression system. The contract reflects the Military Sealift Command's continued reliance on specialized maritime equipment suppliers to maintain the logistics support capabilities of the Navy's auxiliary fleet. As a long-established supplier to the Department of Defense with extensive experience in maritime component procurement, 17 Machinery LLC brings proven expertise in delivering critical naval equipment to support military logistics operations.