Sources Sought - JW Cooler Plate Packs - USNS LENTHALL

The Military Sealift Command is seeking sources for specific Tranter Inc. JW Cooler Plate Packs for the USNS JOHN LENTHALL, a naval vessel. The procurement involves two units of JW Cooler Plate Pack P/N: UXP-886-HP-155 (Stock No. D-4-4106) and two units of JW Cooler Plate Pack P/N: LXP-426-HP-40 (Stock No. D-79573-2), to be delivered to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. The agency is conducting market research to determine potential small business capabilities under NAICS Code 332410 for Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing. Interested businesses must submit detailed capability statements by January 2, 2025, at 4:00 PM EDT via email, which should include comprehensive company profiles, facility information, and any large business partnerships. The evaluation will focus on businesses' ability to meet the specific technical requirements and potentially qualify for a small business set-aside.

While no specific set-aside has been confirmed, the market research strongly encourages responses from Small Businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Certified HUBZone, and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses. The solicitation is expected to be issued around January 8, 2025, with a contract award anticipated by February 5, 2025. Though no explicit award value is mentioned, the procurement involves precise, specialized equipment for maritime operations. The quantity is specifically limited to four total cooler plate packs, indicating a targeted, potentially high-value replacement or maintenance contract for naval vessel equipment. The timeline suggests a quick turnaround from market research to potential contract award, reflecting the Military Sealift Command's urgent operational needs for these specific replacement parts.