USNS ROBERT E. PEARY Distilling Plant Testing and Repair

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) representative to test and repair Aqua-Chem evaporators aboard the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY. The solicitation (RFQ N3220525Q4056) requires a qualified Aqua-Chem service technician to conduct underway operational testing of two non-operational distilling units during a 21-day period. The contract will be awarded using lowest price technically acceptable criteria, with quotes due by February 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM EST. Contractors must submit detailed pricing that includes labor, materials, freight, and travel expenses, with specific breakdowns for hourly rates, hotel, per diem, and car rental costs. Submission of quotes should be made via email to Molly George, with the expectation of a firm-fixed-price purchase order being awarded.

The contract opportunity is not set aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS category 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with a size standard of $12.5M. The work will be performed at Norfolk Naval Station in Virginia, with a specific performance period from February 7-28, 2025. The procurement is a sole-source award to Aqua-Chem Inc., justified by their status as the original equipment manufacturer with proprietary rights to the equipment drawings and technical data. The service representative will spend approximately 5 days onboard, conducting testing and potential repairs using ship's spare parts, with any unresolvable issues to be documented in an electronic condition found report. Contractors must comply with Navy installation and ship access security protocols, with delivery terms set as FOB Destination and final acceptance occurring in Norfolk, VA.