Usns henry kaiser cooler plates

The Military Sealift Command is conducting a Sources Sought Notice for specialized replacement cooler plates for the USNS HENRY KAISER (T-AO 187), specifically seeking Tranter Inc. JW and CFW Coolers. The procurement involves two LXP-400 plate packs with 40 plates, two supplemental data tags for unit information, and two UXP-800 replacement plate packs with 155 plates. This market research effort aims to identify potential small business vendors capable of supplying these precise naval equipment components. Interested companies must submit a comprehensive capabilities package by April 2, 2025, at 1:00 PM EDT via email, detailing their company profile, work facilities, and potential partnership arrangements. The government will use these submissions to tailor solicitation requirements and assess industry capabilities, with an anticipated solicitation release on April 4, 2025.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside, but appears to be targeting small business categories including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and 8(a) certified businesses. The procurement is classified under NAICS Code 332410 for Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code of 4420 for Heat Exchangers and Steam Condensers. Delivery of the cooler plates will be to the MSC W143 Warehouse located at 1968 Gilbert Street in Norfolk, Virginia. While no specific contract value is mentioned, the government anticipates potentially awarding the contract around April 25, 2025. The precise quantities include two of each specified plate pack and data tag, indicating a relatively focused and specialized procurement effort for naval vessel maintenance equipment.