Sources Sought - AQUA CHEM INC Cooling Plates - USNS KAISER

The Military Sealift Command is conducting a Sources Sought Notice to identify potential suppliers for Aqua Chem Inc. brand Cooler Plates for the USNS HENRY KAISER (T-AO 187). The procurement targets Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing suppliers under NAICS Code 332410, seeking businesses capable of providing 11 specific plate and gasket assembly parts with quantities ranging from 2 to 76 units per line item. Interested businesses, particularly small businesses including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified firms, are required to submit a comprehensive capabilities package by March 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM EDT. The evaluation will focus on companies' ability to meet technical specifications, production capacity, and small business qualifications. Potential suppliers must email their detailed package to Ryan Hendricks, including company profile, employee count, office locations, Unique Entity Identifier, CAGE Code, and facility details.

The solicitation does not currently have a specific set-aside designation, but the government is conducting market research to determine if a small business set-aside would be appropriate. The anticipated solicitation is scheduled for issuance on March 31, 2025, with an expected contract award around April 17, 2025. Delivery of the cooler plates will be to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. While specific contract value details are not provided, the procurement involves 11 different part numbers with varying quantities. The government's primary objective is to identify qualified suppliers capable of meeting the technical requirements for these specialized cooling plate components used in naval vessel equipment. Potential bidders should be prepared to demonstrate their technical capabilities, manufacturing readiness, and compliance with small business standards.