Heat Exchangers

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, specifically Naval Surface Warfare Center Puget Sound, is soliciting proposals for two stern tube heat exchangers (Part No. H79807-01/2) through a sole source procurement designated as Solicitation N0040626QS243. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial products issued under FAR 12.202(b)(1)(i), with the government intending to award a fixed-price contract to Defense Maritime Solutions Inc. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including requirements for item unique identification, System for Award Management registration, and compliance with cybersecurity assessments. Contractors must submit questions by March 16, 2026, with the overall solicitation closing on March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Evaluation will be based on contractor proposals meeting the specified commercial product requirements and compliance with all regulatory and security obligations.

This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation and represents a sole source award to the incumbent contractor, Defense Maritime Solutions Inc. The contract calls for the delivery of exactly two units at a firm fixed price, with the specific unit price and total award amount to be determined upon receipt of contractor proposals. No budget range has been publicly disclosed in the solicitation notice. The place of performance is within the United States, and the contractor will be required to use the Wide Area WorkFlow system for payment invoicing and receiving reports, with specific delivery locations and routing details to be established at the time of award. Vendors requiring base access must register with the Defense Biometric Identification System.