USNS ROBERT E. PEARY Hubtex Tire

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure 6 solid tires (Brand: Hubtex North America, Part Number 522.322.0) for the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY through a sole-source acquisition. This procurement is classified as a critical safety item, meaning any failure could potentially cause catastrophic damage, risk of personal injury, or unacceptable equipment performance. The tires are needed for CASREP repairs and are justified as sole-source due to Hubtex's ownership of technical drawings, standardization requirements across all T-AKE class ships, and specific form/fit/function requirements. The government will evaluate quotes based on technical capability and price, with the goal of awarding a firm-fixed price purchase order to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes are due by July 1, 2025, at 10:00 AM EDT, and must be submitted via email to Colin J. Edick.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded solely to Hubtex North America Inc. as the designated source. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 326211 (Tire Manufacturing) and requires delivery by August 5, 2025, to the N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. The procurement is characterized as an urgent and compelling requirement with an estimated 6-week production lead time, and the delivery of these items is considered essential for the vessel to efficiently fulfill its operational commitments. The contract includes specific packaging and marking requirements, military-standard markings, and provisions for duty-free entry through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Duty Free Entry module. Performance will occur FOB Destination with 48-hour advance notification required for deliveries.