Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order for OEM Aqua-Chem Freshwater Distillation and Reverse Osmosis System Technical Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- 52000SP260027864
- Agency
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Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 221310 Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
- Place of performance
- Newport, Rhode Island 02841, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The United States Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center announces its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Aqua-Chem Inc. for OEM-certified technical services to troubleshoot and repair freshwater distillation and reverse osmosis systems aboard CGC Legare, with a submission deadline of August 24, 2026.
This notice is posted for market research and industry awareness under Simplified Acquisition Procedures; the government does not intend to issue a contract based on responses alone. Aqua-Chem holds sole-source status as the original equipment manufacturer and exclusive provider of proprietary engineering drawings, manufacturing specifications, software, and replacement parts for the systems installed on Coast Guard vessels. The justification for other than full and open competition cites FAR 12.102(a), Class Deviation 25-21 (only one source available), and market research confirming Aqua-Chem as the sole responsible source for the specialized technical services required.
The requirement calls for an onsite OEM-certified technical representative to repair the R/O system, which is currently inoperable due to multiple leaks and non-functioning high-pressure pumps that remained unaddressed during prior Service Life Extension Program maintenance. Performance is scheduled September 14–18, 2026, at CGC Legare, Newport, Rhode Island. The Coast Guard will use comparison of proposed price with previous purchases and Independent Government Cost Estimate as fair and reasonable price determination methods.
Companies believing they can meet this requirement may submit a written Capability Statement with company details, business size, NAICS code, point of contact, and evidence of technical capability to provide equivalent product or services.
Notice text
1. ANNOUNCEMENT
The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), announces its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to Aqua-Chem Inc. for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technical representative to troubleshoot and repair Aqua-Chem freshwater distillation and reverse osmosis system onboard CGC Legare. This action is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
2. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE
This notice serves to inform industry of the government's intent to award this requirement on a sole-source basis and to conduct market research to identify other sources that may be capable of satisfying this requirement. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and the government does not intend to issue a contract based on responses to this notice alone.
3. REQUIREMENT DETAILS & ATTACHMENTS
The USCG requires OEM Reverse Osmosis Technical Representative as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide technical services authorized by OEM.
Please note the following documents are attached to this posting for review:
Statement of Work (SOW): Details the technical requirements of the OEM requirement.
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Details the government's rationale for pursuing a sole-source award.
Sole Proprietor Letter: Documentation from the OEM establishing their sole-source status.
4. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT
Companies that believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit a written Capability Statement. Your response should provide clear and convincing evidence of your ability to provide an equivalent product. Please provide the following details in your submission:
Company Details: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI Number, and Web Page URL.
Business Size: Company Size, NAICS Code, and Applicable Small Business Status.
Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address.
Technical Capability: A narrative describing capability, documentation proving equivalency to the OEM item, and any recommendations or concerns.
IMPORTANT: Do not submit pricing information. All information marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly.
5. SUBMISSION DEADLINE & CONTACT INFORMATION
Deadline: 3 PM EST on August 24, 2026
Submit To: Karla P. Balint
Email Address: karla.p.balint@uscg.mil
Email Subject Line: Response to Notice of Intent - OEM repair services of Aqua-chem reverse osmosis systems.
Oral submissions will not be accepted.
6. DISCLAIMER
The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding on the government. The government reserves the right to ask clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions publicly.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| JOTFOC Redacted.pdf | ||
| SOW CGC Legare.pdf | ||
| Sole Source Letter_Aqua-Chem_07.29.26.pdf |
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