USNS COMFORT Allied Davit Parts

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes for Allied Davit Parts required for the USNS COMFORT, specifically a boat cradle installation, an off-load hook, and a wire rope assembly. This is a sole-source procurement (Request for Quotes N3220526Q7021) justified by exclusive licensing agreements, critical ship equipment requirements, and the need for form/fit/function compatibility with existing Allied Systems DC-8600CTS equipment on the vessel. The procurement requires quotes to be submitted by November 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST via email to Colin J. Edick. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with firms competing on the ability to meet USCG, ASME, SOLAS, and ABS certification standards. The three line items represent commercial products classified under NAICS 333923 (Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing) and PSC 3950 (Winches, Hoists, Cranes, and Derricks).

This solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and represents a sole-source award to Allied Systems Company, the original equipment manufacturer. The procurement timeline requires delivery to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, by March 13, 2026, on an FOB Destination basis with duty-free entry provisions. The parts are also used on the USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) and T-AH 20 vessels, supporting the standardization and interoperability rationale for the acquisition. While a specific award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the procurement is structured as a firm-fixed-price purchase order for three distinct line items. All contractors must comply with comprehensive federal acquisition requirements including cybersecurity provisions, labor standards, supply chain security, and ethical business conduct standards outlined in the standard FAR clauses.