Howell Laboratories OEM Support Services and Equipment Sources Sought Notice for Naval Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD)

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is conducting a sources sought notice for Howell Laboratories OEM Support Services and Equipment. The procurement seeks a contractor to provide installation, troubleshooting, repair, upgrade, and engineering services for equipment manufactured by Howell Laboratories, Inc., specifically focusing on Air Dehydration Systems, Potable Water Treatment Systems, and biofouling prevention systems. Key requirements include maintaining an ISO 9001:2015 certified quality management system, implementing a counterfeit parts prevention plan, and personnel must possess CONFIDENTIAL security clearance. The contract will support Navy vessels and shore-based facilities across multiple locations including Norfolk, San Diego, Bremerton, Pearl Harbor, and international sites in Japan and Bahrain. Interested businesses must submit capability statements addressing corporate description, past performance, and technical capabilities by 4 PM EST on August 7, 2025, with the anticipated contract award planned for March 2026.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and will be awarded using other than full and open competition under FAR 6.302-1, as Howell Laboratories Inc. is considered the only vendor meeting the government's specific requirements due to their proprietary equipment data rights. The current incumbent is Howell Laboratories Inc., which positions them as the likely sole source for this procurement. The anticipated contract structure is a Basic Ordering Agreement with a five-year performance period, though specific budget ranges or award values are not disclosed in the documentation. The scope includes an estimated 5 trips per year involving 1-2 personnel traveling for 14 days per trip, and the contractor will be required to purchase specific equipment such as Electrolytic Disinfectant Generators, Injector Spool Pieces, and associated conversion and startup kits. The contract falls under NAICS code 336611 and will support operations in both CONUS and OCONUS regions.