Usns brunswick (t-EPF 5) fdtd cups

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is seeking to procure 300 ALCOA GEN 2 Flight Deck Tie Down (FDTD) Cups, specifically part number 05003552, for the USNS BRUNSWICK (T-EPF 5) vessel. The solicitation, identified as N3220525Q2173, is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for a firm-fixed price purchase order of these critical safety items. Quotes must include detailed pricing, technical specifications, delivery timelines, and country of origin information. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability and price, using a lowest-priced technically acceptable approach. Interested contractors must submit their quotes via email to Maurice L. Hawkins by April 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, adhering to all specified requirements and federal regulations.

The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 332999 for Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The procurement is unique in that it is specifically seeking Alcoa-manufactured components, with a Justification and Approval (J&A) document indicating Alcoa as the original equipment manufacturer with sole ownership of technical data and drawings. The delivery is FOB Destination, with an acceptance date of May 1, 2025, to the N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. The estimated award will be funded using FY2025 Navy Working Capital Funds, though the exact value has been redacted. Contractors must comply with Buy American requirements, federal acquisition regulations, and specific provisions related to commercial products and services, including restrictions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment.