USNS COMFORT Wire Rope

The Military Sealift Command, a component of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotes for wire rope products required for the USNS COMFORT vessel under solicitation N3220526Q7022. The procurement seeks two specific items: 2 units of 3/8-inch diameter wire rope measuring 195 feet in length (Part Number J1445-2PC54) and 6 units of 5/8-inch diameter wire rope assemblies measuring 330 feet in length (Part Number J1445-2PC325). This is a sole source acquisition from Jered LLC, justified based on the vendor's proprietary manufacturing capabilities and exclusive ability to produce these specialized wire ropes. Evaluation will be based on technical capability and price, with the government seeking the most advantageous quote. Quote submissions are due by November 21, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST via email to Colin J. Edick. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332618 (Other Fabricated Wire Product Manufacturing) and PSC code 4010 (Chain and Wire Rope).

This is a non-set-aside procurement with Jered LLC identified as the sole source contractor. The firm-fixed price purchase order will be awarded to a single vendor with delivery required FOB Destination to the N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. Acceptance of the delivered wire rope is scheduled for January 5, 2026, with the rope intended for use aboard the USNS COMFORT during a January 26 mission. Pricing must include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification marking, and shipping costs, with no separate line items permitted for these elements. Wire rope certification and verification of proper installation will be provided by the Original Equipment Manufacturer as part of the contract fulfillment requirements.