Usns point loma - sauer air compressors

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting bids for two Mistral Series WP22L air compressors to support the USNS POINT LOMA. The solicitation, issued February 26, 2026, requires delivery by June 12, 2026, to MSC Warehouse at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia. This firm fixed-price procurement incorporates extensive Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses covering small business classifications, critical safety items for ships, item unique identification requirements with data matrix marking compliance, Buy American statute compliance with domestic content verification, telecommunications security restrictions, and various representations and certifications regarding business status and prohibited activities. The contract will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to meet technical specifications, comply with all regulatory requirements, and deliver the equipment on schedule. Interested parties must submit responses by March 13, 2026, with inquiries directed to Contracting Officer Maurice Hawkins at NAVSUP NORFOLK (757-237-2848), and delivery requires 48-hour advance notification to the MSC N48 Transportation Team at Norfolk.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to small business concerns. The Sauer Compressors USA WP 22L units specified are standardized across Extended Performance Fast (MSC) class vessels per MSC standardization initiatives and are classified as critical ship equipment whose failure poses hazards to vessel, crew, and environment. Each compressor is a two-stage, two-cylinder unit operating at 550 PSI with 15.0 SCFM flow capacity, weighing 298 pounds with dimensions of 34x24x25 inches, powered by a 7.5 HP three-phase motor. The procurement documentation indicates previous single-source justifications based on Sauer's proprietary technical data, software access, and diagnostic tools. Payment will be administered through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system, with inspection and acceptance occurring at both the contractor's facility and the Navy's Norfolk location.