USNS CHOCTAW COUNTY Mooring Material

The Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure specialized mooring materials for the USNS CHOCTAW COUNTY, including marine hardware such as HP Delta anchors, stud link anchor chains, ocean guard support buoys, chain thru buoys, anchor joining shackles, swivel assemblies, kenter style joining shackles, sea-link double nut shackles, and quantum mooring lines. The solicitation (N3220525Q2237) requires all materials to have American Bureau of Shipping certification and be intended for use in the United States, with certification required at the time of quote submission. Quotes are due on March 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT and must be submitted electronically to colin.j.edck.civ@us.navy.mil. The contract will be awarded on a firm-fixed-price basis to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing). Evaluation will focus on technical compliance, pricing, and meeting specific brand name product requirements from manufacturers like Ocean Guard, Sea-Link, and Samson Rope.

The solicitation is not a small business set-aside and will be competed under simplified acquisition procedures. Delivery is required FOB Destination to Norfolk, VA by July 1, 2025, with a period of performance from August 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. The procurement, numbered 1301223976, is specifically for mooring materials to support safe anchoring of the vessel at MARAD's James River Reserve Fleet. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement falls under the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification for the specific brand name requirements cites restrictive rights and standardization, with MARAD specifying these particular products based on proven reliability and technical compatibility within their anchorage. The materials are intended to ensure safe mooring of the vessel for at least three years, with critical emphasis on technical specifications and compatibility of marine hardware.