USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Lifeboat/Tender Boat Materials

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes for specialized lifeboat and tender boat materials for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20), specifically four component parts including sliding doors, rollers, screws, and sleeve nuts totaling 29 items. This is a sole-source Request for Quotes (RFQ) under solicitation number N3220526Q7018, with quotes due by November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST and must be submitted via email to Krista Hendricks. The procurement will be evaluated based on technical capability and pricing, with award made to the most advantageous quote on a firm-fixed price basis. Key requirements include specific packaging and marking provisions, duty-free entry provisions, and compliance with various federal acquisition regulations and representations regarding business status and ethical practices. Delivery is required to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia by December 5, 2025, with potential incorporation of clauses related to fiscal year 2026 appropriations due to current government funding circumstances.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and is being conducted as a sole-source acquisition from Fassmer Service America, the Original Equipment Manufacturer holding exclusive intellectual property rights and licensing agreements for the lifeboat components. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 336612 (Boat Building) and PSC category 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment), and is classified as a commercial products and services contract below the simplified acquisition threshold. The solicitation covers a single purchase order with no commercial financing required, with performance anticipated between January 15, 2026, and April 26, 2026. The place of performance is the United States, with Norfolk, Virginia serving as the delivery location. The total order value is anticipated to be for the specified 29 items of lifeboat and tender boat materials required to support the USNS COMFORT's operational readiness.