Intent to sole source, OEM evoqua water technologies - cell assembly

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is seeking a sole source procurement for 4 Evoqua Water Technologies Cell Assembly MK1 (Part Number 50669-002-M3) in support of the Military Sealift Command. The contract is a firm fixed-price supply type specifically targeting a brand-name OEM water technologies component critical for naval vessel operations. The solicitation emphasizes the necessity of procuring original equipment manufacturer parts to ensure proper functionality, safety, and compatibility across naval vessel classes. Potential contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and capable of electronic invoicing through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The offer due date is 7 April 2025 at 08:00 AM PDT, with all questions to be submitted to Jennifer Martinez via email.

The procurement is classified under NAICS code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing, with a Product Service Code of 4610 for Water Purification Equipment. While initially listed with no set-aside, the solicitation indicates a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) designation. The delivery requirement is set for 31 March 2025, with the cell assemblies to be shipped to Military Sealift Command BATS in San Diego, California. The components are designated as critical safety items, which necessitates heightened quality assurance surveillance. Evoqua Water Technologies is the sole source provider, holding proprietary rights to the drawings, technical manuals, and design information for these specialized marine equipment components. The procurement aims to prevent potential safety risks, equipment damage, and mission interruption by ensuring direct replacement with original manufacturer parts.