MX9 stern tube seal assembly

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking to procure an MX9 Stern Tube Seal Assembly for the Ship Repair Facility in Yokosuka, Japan, through a firm-fixed-price supply contract. The solicitation, released on February 28, 2025, with responses originally due on March 6, 2025 (later amended to May 5, 2025), is for a specific seal assembly manufactured by Wartsila Defense Incorporated, with part number H72252-01 and drawing number US72252-01 REV D. The procurement will be conducted using Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) parts 12 and 13, with an unrestricted competitive approach. Evaluation criteria will include technical capability, price (including transportation charges), delivery schedule, and past performance, with the government reserving the right to select the quote representing the best overall value. Potential offerors must submit any questions no later than 4 days prior to the solicitation closing date.

The solicitation has no specific set-aside designation and is targeting a single unit of the specialized marine hardware. Wartsila Defense Incorporated has been established as the sole source provider due to their proprietary rights to the drawings and technical data, with no other authorized distributors identified during market research. The component is critical for maintaining the watertight integrity of a ship's propulsion system, with potential failure risks including leakage exceeding 1.6 gallons per minute. The place of performance is located in Bremerton, Washington, 98314, and the procurement is associated with the National Stock Number 2040-01-472-9265. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract will be a direct award to Wartsila Defense as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, utilizing the Hardware Manufacturing NAICS category and Marine Hardware and Hull Items Product Service Code.