Usns robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208) AC units

The Military Sealift Command is seeking air conditioning units for the USNS ROBERT F. KENNEDY (T-AO 208), issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for various HVAC equipment including 20-ton exterior floor mounted VRF A/C units, interior ceiling mounted VRF A/C units, local thermostatic controls, and related communication cables. The solicitation requires detailed technical specifications, with quotes to be evaluated based on technical capability and price, with the award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by June 13, 2025, at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time via email to Bryan J. Makuch. The quotes must remain valid for 90 days and include comprehensive documentation such as part numbers, technical specifications, and country of origin information. The government anticipates issuing a single firm-fixed price purchase order for the specified equipment.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses within the NAICS code 333415 for Air Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment Manufacturing, with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement involves multiple line items totaling 11 different equipment components, with quantities ranging from 1 to 4 units per line item. Delivery and acceptance are scheduled for September 15, 2025, with the goods to be delivered FOB Destination to the MSC W143 Warehouse located in Norfolk, Virginia. The total quantity of equipment includes multiple configurations of exterior and interior A/C units, thermostatic controls, and communication cables, representing a comprehensive HVAC system upgrade for the naval vessel. The solicitation follows Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines and incorporates standard federal contracting provisions and clauses.