Kettle, steam jacket

The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Subsistence is procuring one steam jacket kettle under NSN 7310015884047 for delivery to the USS San Antonio LPD 17. This Request for Quote (RFQ) requires electronic submission only, with hard copies unavailable and no specifications, plans, or drawings provided. The approved source for this procurement is identified as 07695 KLT-40E, though all responsible sources may submit quotes for consideration. Delivery must be completed within five days after date of order (ADO). The quote submission deadline is August 15, 2025, just four days after the posting date of August 11, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 333310 for Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing and PSC category 73 for Food Preparation/Serving Equipment.

This opportunity has no set-aside designation, making it available to all qualified contractors regardless of socioeconomic status. No incumbent contractor or current service provider is mentioned in the solicitation notice. The procurement involves a single unit quantity with delivery required to a naval vessel, specifically the USS San Antonio LPD 17, indicating performance will occur at a military maritime location. The extremely tight timeline of five days for delivery after order placement suggests this may be an urgent operational requirement. Budget information and estimated contract value are not disclosed in the solicitation notice. The approved source designation of KLT-40E suggests there may be a preferred or previously qualified supplier, though the agency has opened the competition to all responsible bidders.