Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU) Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporus Supports (SAMMS) sorbent canisters
The Department of the Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center, Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) is seeking information on Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU) Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporus Supports (SAMMS) sorbent canisters. These specialized canisters are critical for containing active CO2 sorbent within the ACRU and facilitating desorption heat transfer and airflow routing. The agency intends to issue a firm, fixed-price purchase order to Super Radiator Coils through a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, as they are the only vendor capable of meeting the government's requirements. Responses to this Request for Information (RFI) must be submitted electronically to Frank Vennell by 5:00 PM EST on May 22, 2025, and are limited to two pages. The cover page must include company details such as name, address, CAGE Code, NAICS business size status, and point of contact information.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement. While the government emphasizes that this RFI is solely for market research purposes and does not constitute a Request for Proposal, they are seeking detailed information about vendors' capabilities to provide the required SAMMS sorbent canisters. The agency will not compensate respondents for their submissions, and all received information becomes government property. The procurement is categorized under NAICS code 332410 for Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing and PSC code 2930 for Engine Cooling System Components. Importantly, the government explicitly states that this notice should not be interpreted as a commitment to contract and will not pay for or return any submitted information. Phone inquiries will not be accepted, and all communications must be via the specified email channel.
PD-41-0513 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
5/7/25, 12:58 PM Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU) Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporus Supports (SAMMS) sorbent canisters
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia is seeking Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU) Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporus Supports (SAMMS) sorbent canisters through a sole source procurement. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command will award this contract under the authority of FAR 13.106-1 (b) (1) (i), which allows negotiation with a single source. The procurement falls under the NAICS category of Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing (332410) and the PSC category of Engine Cooling System Components (2930). Potential vendors with questions about the opportunity are instructed to email frank.vennell.civ@us.navy.mil, with phone calls explicitly prohibited. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on May 23, 2025, with a response deadline of June 10, 2025.
This contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all qualified vendors. While the specific award value is not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the sole source nature suggests a targeted procurement with a predetermined supplier. The contract appears focused on specialized sorbent canisters for carbon dioxide removal, likely for naval engineering or research applications. The SAMMS technology indicates a technical, potentially innovative solution for carbon dioxide management in maritime environments. The short timeline between posting and response deadline suggests the Navy has a specific, urgent requirement for these specialized components.
N6449825Q0166 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
5/23/25, 5:26 AM Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit (ACRU) Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporus Supports (SAMMS) sorbent canisters
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia is seeking to procure thirty Self-Assembled Monolayers on Mesoporus Supports (SAMMS) sorbent canisters for Advanced Carbon Dioxide Removal Unit applications. The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued this solicitation under part number VA1014588, with the procurement being structured as a firm fixed-price contract. The solicitation indicates the government intends to award this contract on a sole source basis to Super Radiator Coils, Inc. under FAR 13.106(b) authority. The contract includes unique item identification requirements under DFARS 252.211-7003, requiring the contractor to provide DoD unique identification or recognized equivalent for the items. Proposals are due by August 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM, with delivery required by November 30, 2026, and all questions must be submitted via email to Frank.vennell.civ@us.navy.mil.
Despite the solicitation notice indicating no set-aside designation, the attached government file identifies this as a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside contract, creating a discrepancy in the documentation. Super Radiator Coils, Inc. is identified as the intended sole source contractor for this procurement. The contract specifies a quantity of exactly thirty SAMMS sorbent canisters with a delivery timeline extending to November 30, 2026. The place of performance is Philadelphia, PA 19112, with contract administration handled by NSWC Philadelphia Division at 1601 Langley Ave Building 542. Madison Brennan serves as the Technical Point of Contact for this procurement, and the solicitation number N6449825Q0166 will govern the acquisition process.
N6449825Q0166 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
7/18/25, 7:25 AM