Usns lewis and clark troubleshoot HV circuit breakers

The Department of the Navy's Military Sealift Command is seeking an Eaton Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) authorized service representative to troubleshoot and repair three high voltage switchboard circuit breakers on the USNS LEWIS AND CLARK. The solicitation, identified as RFQ N3220525Q2137, requires a specialized technician with valid high voltage qualification and OEM service repair certification, preferably with previous T-AKE Class vessel experience. The procurement will be evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, with quotes due by December 3, 2024, at 4:00 PM EST. Interested vendors must submit their proposals via email to Molly George and demonstrate technical capability to perform comprehensive circuit breaker inspections, including testing closing/tripping devices, examining primary disconnects, and conducting functional tests of charging motors. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with a size standard of $12.5 million.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order. The period of performance is December 2-6, 2024, with work to be performed at Naval Weapons Station Earle in Colts Neck, New Jersey. The urgent procurement is justified by a Critical Safety Report (CASREP C2 24-056) indicating that the circuit breakers are critical ship equipment whose failure could pose significant hazards to the vessel, crew, and environment. The Military Sealift Command requires an OEM-authorized technician due to the lack of internal manufacturing and technical information needed to evaluate non-OEM service and replacement parts. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this procurement is J020, specifically focused on maintenance, repair, and rebuilding of ship and marine equipment. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is structured to ensure comprehensive technical repair of essential shipboard electrical infrastructure.