USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH - Evaporator

Military Sealift Command seeks to procure evaporators for the USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH (T-AO 210), with quotes due September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM local time. Only Original Equipment Manufacturer parts are acceptable; any offer other than OEM parts will not be considered. This is a sole-source acquisition justified under FAR 12.102(a) and GSAR 538.7104-3 and -4, with ALFA LAVAL INC identified as the only reasonably available source due to proprietary rights, design and manufacturing knowledge for pump material compatible with the TAO-210 system, exclusive licensing as sole authorized distributor, and standardization requirements under COMSCINST 4790.3 mandating specified make and model across T-AO 205 John Lewis Class Vessels.

The procurement is unrestricted and set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses. Place of performance and delivery is MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia (DoDAAC: N32205), with delivery required on or before December 11, 2026. The contracting activity is NSCMO Norfolk, Virginia. NAICS code is 332410, Power Boiler and Heat Exchanger Manufacturing; PSC code is 4410, Industrial Boilers. The RFQ lists two line items: two AQUA BLUE C125-HW-FS desalination plants (36 M3/HR, P/N AQUA BLUE C125-HW-FS) and two PH FILTER/ADJUSTER units (1.5 M3/HR, P/N 98522580-01), both at firm fixed price. Quotes must include unit prices inclusive of packing, shipping, and IUID per DFARS 252.211-7003, along with discount terms and country of origin. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted at both destination and contractor location. Contact Caren Edanol at 564-226-1263 for solicitation inquiries.