USNS COMFORT Eaton Breaker

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes for the procurement of one Eaton Corporation ESG00545893-MB 40C Main Power Panel with 40C H08 Breakers and Ground Fault Indicator for use on the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) vessel. This specialized electrical equipment is intended for a laundry self-service upgrade and will power new washers and dryer equipment aboard the hospital ship. The procurement will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter under a firm-fixed price purchase order structure. Quoters must submit comprehensive proposals including pricing (inclusive of shipping and tariffs), technical specifications, delivery estimates, place of performance details, and product origin information. The submission deadline is September 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, with all quotes to be submitted via email to the contracting officer Colin J. Edick.

This procurement is not designated as a set-aside for small businesses and operates under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold guidelines. Eaton Corporation appears to be the sole source provider due to their ownership of the data and drawing rights to the required breaker system, with the procurement justified through restrictive rights, standardization requirements, and cross-class configuration matching existing systems on the sister vessel USNS MERCY. The delivery destination is the N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, with a required delivery date of October 15, 2026, to support a November 26 Voyage Repair Availability (VRA). This acquisition aligns with Military Sealift Command's broader standardization initiative and ensures compatibility with specifications previously approved by engineering teams including N72, Coast Guard, and American Bureau of Shipping. The procurement falls under NAICS code 335313 for Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing and PSC code 5925 for Circuit Breakers.