USNS HENRY J. KAISER TLI Parts

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes for critical ship equipment components for the USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), specifically one Radar Unit (Part Number 25612-02) and one TLI Sensor Transmitter Unit (Part Number 26535-01). These items are classified as Critical Safety Items used in consolidated ship control systems and are designated for NAICS code 334513 (Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing). The solicitation indicates that Electronic Marine Systems Inc. (EMS) has been identified as the sole source due to proprietary manufacturing rights and original equipment manufacturer status, though the government reserves the right to consider multiple sources. Quotes must be submitted by February 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM local time, and delivery is required within three weeks from the date of award to Santa Rita, Guam. The evaluation will prioritize the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter, with inspection and acceptance occurring at both the contractor's facility and destination. All quoted parts must comply with MIL-STD 129R packaging and marking requirements and DFARS clauses related to Item Unique Identification and Critical Safety Items.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside with a 750-employee size standard under NAICS 334513. The procurement is based on unusual and compelling urgency, with the requirement identified on December 15, 2025, and associated CASREP numbers 25-024 and 25-025, reflecting the mission-critical status of the parts for vessel APL-X2158111001. The contract will be issued as a fixed-price purchase order with payment via electronic funds transfer through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system; specific budget information is not disclosed in the available solicitation documents. Delivery must be completed by March 6, 2026, to meet critical operational needs, and the place of performance is Santa Rita-Sumai, Guam (96915). All contractors must demonstrate capability to meet heightened quality assurance surveillance requirements for Critical Safety Items and comply with all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, including provisions for Wide Area Workflow payment instructions and Item Unique Identification tracking.