N3220525Q2238 USNS KAISER Distillation Plates

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking to procure specific heat exchanger plates and gaskets manufactured by Aqua Chem Inc for the USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187). The solicitation (N3220525Q2238) is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for 11 line items of replacement parts, with quantities ranging from 2 to 76 units per line item. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical capability and fair and reasonable pricing, with Aqua Chem Inc identified as the sole source vendor due to their proprietary technical data and manufacturing capabilities that meet United States Coast Guard (USCG), American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and International Maritime Organization (IMO) regulatory requirements. Quotes are due by May 15th, 2025 at 1:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to Ryan Hendricks. The procurement will be executed as a firm-fixed price purchase order with a performance period of up to 12 months.

The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 332410 for Heat Exchanger Manufacturing. The total procurement is funded by Fiscal Year 25 United States Navy Working Capital Funds, with a required delivery date of August 15th, 2025. Delivery will be made to Naval Station Norfolk at the MSC W143 Warehouse. No commercial financing is included in the contract, and the government will award the contract directly to Aqua Chem Inc as the sole source provider. The procurement is specifically for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) distiller/evaporator cooling plate parts to support repair of the ship's distilling plant maintenance, with MSC continuing to seek potential alternative sources through ongoing Sources Sought Notices.