USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY - Gaskets

The Military Sealift Command is procuring gaskets for the Low Temperature Freshwater System Flush in support of the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY through solicitation N3220525Q7029. The procurement involves 14 different types of gaskets and seal rings from KOSMG CO, totaling 2,930 individual units with quantities ranging from 3 to 1,716 units per line item. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quotes seeking a firm-fixed price purchase order, with evaluation based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter criteria. Quotes must include pricing, technical specifications detailing part numbers, delivery estimates, place of performance, and product origin information. The original due date of August 1, 2025 has been extended to August 25, 2025 at 2 PM EDT due to the revised solicitation amount exceeding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, which necessitated additional time for review and compliance.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and operates under NAICS code 339991 for Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing. The government intends to award a brand name contract to KOSMG LLC as the Original Equipment Manufacturer, justified under other than full and open competition procedures due to their proprietary knowledge and specialized manufacturing capabilities for these heat exchanger parts. The contract will be funded using United States Navy Working Capital Funds, though the specific award value is not disclosed in the available documents. Delivery and acceptance are required by November 10, 2025, with performance at the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. The procurement includes specific requirements for Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging compliance, and DOD unique identification to be incorporated into item pricing.