OEM Kongsberg Maritime Inc. Steering Gear Inspection

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is soliciting a sole source, firm fixed-price contract for an OEM Kongsberg Maritime Inc. Steering Gear Inspection in support of the Military Sealift Command. The contract focuses on investigating abnormal noise in the steering gear unit and determining the source of water found in the rudder stock void of the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2) ship. The solicitation will evaluate potential contractors based on technical acceptability, vendor past performance, and price, with contractors required to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). The original proposal deadline was May 21, 2025, at 11:45 PM, but an amendment extended this to May 22, 2025, at 12:00 PM PDT. Contractors must comply with federal acquisition regulations and demonstrate the capability to perform a comprehensive inspection and provide a detailed report with recommended repair strategies.

The contract is classified under NAICS Category 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing and PSC Category J999 for Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West). While initially indicated as having no set-aside, the solicitation document suggests it is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB). The inspection will be performed in Sasebo, Japan, with a performance period from May 19, 2025, to May 31, 2025. The specific location for the service is the USNS SACAGAWEA T-AKE 2, where the steering gear unit requires professional assessment. Although the exact contract value is not specified in the documents, the solicitation indicates this is a firm fixed-price contract for a specialized maritime inspection service. The contract represents a targeted, precise procurement aimed at addressing specific mechanical concerns on a Military Sealift Command vessel.