Sole Source - Heating Element for Hot Water System onboard LCC Vessel

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is soliciting a firm-fixed-price supply contract for a replacement heating element designed for the hot water system aboard the USS MOUNT WHITNEY (LCC-20). The specific requirement is one heating element manufactured by Hubble Electric Heater Company (OEM) with the following specifications: 170KW capacity, 440V, 3-phase power, 48-inch immersion length, 10-inch 150LB 316L stainless steel flange, manufacturer's part number E170T5K30S5W48XX. The procurement is structured as a sole source acquisition under the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Part 12, justified on the basis that the equipment is designed to function exclusively with original manufacturer components to ensure proper form, fit, and function compatibility. Evaluation will be conducted using three factors of equal importance: technical factors including delivery date, past performance, and price. Responses must be submitted by March 31, 2026, at 7:00 AM Eastern Time, with the government anticipating award approximately two weeks following the solicitation closing date.

This procurement includes a women-owned small business (WOSB) set-aside designation. Hubble Electric Heater Company is identified as the incumbent contractor and sole source provider for this component. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice. The requirement specifies delivery of one unit to MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, with a delivery deadline of September 7, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and must provide DoD unique identification as required by DFARS 252.211-7003 for items with unit acquisition costs exceeding $5,000. Invoicing must be submitted through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system in accordance with DFARS requirements.