USNS ROBERT PEARY Circuit Breaker

The Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure a single Eaton Corporation circuit breaker (Part #F071788) for the USNS ROBERT PEARY (T-AKE 5), a naval vessel requiring specialized electrical maintenance equipment. This is a sole source procurement specifically targeting a critical ship component used in cargo weapon elevators for ammunition handling. The solicitation (N3220525Q2287) is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) that will be evaluated based on technical capability and price, with the government seeking a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price. Quotes are due by April 7, 2025, at 10:00am EDT and must be submitted via email to Colin J. Edick. The procurement is justified by Eaton Corporation's proprietary rights, exclusive licensing agreements, and the critical nature of the equipment where failure could pose potential hazards to the ship, crew, or environment.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order directly to Eaton Corporation. The anticipated procurement value is $28,750.00, with delivery required to the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA by June 1, 2025, using FOB Destination terms. The circuit breaker is specifically part of a standardization initiative for T-AKE Class Vessels #1-14, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment configurations. The procurement falls under NAICS category 335313 (Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing) and Product Service Code 5925 (Circuit Breakers). The requirement was initially identified on February 25, 2025, with the procurement process aiming to prevent potential mission time delays and ensure continuous operational readiness of the naval vessel's electrical systems.