Usns washington chambers windlass motor

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks procurement of a windlass motor for the USNS Washington Chambers, with the most recent proposal deadline of May 14, 2026. The solicitation was initially issued as a sole source but has been amended to lowest-price technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation, opening competition. A Women-Owned Small Business set-aside applies.

Place of performance and delivery is San Diego, California. The procurement is a simplified acquisition for commercial products under FAR Part 12. The specific item is a Stromag 4BZFM40 Brake assembly for compatibility with T-AKE class vessels, required as a direct replacement part. Two units are requested with delivery by September 30, 2026. The brake assembly is designated a ship critical safety item subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance and requires item unique identification per DFARS 252.211-7003 and packaging per MIL-STD-129R. Delivery is FOB destination to Military Sealift Command BATS with 48-hour advance notification required prior to delivery.

Quoters must provide firm fixed prices inclusive of shipping, discount terms, estimated delivery times, part numbers and descriptions, principal place of performance, and country of product origin. Technical submissions must demonstrate acceptability; quotes containing vendor standard commercial terms will be rejected as non-responsive. The Government will award to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Successful quoter must accept the purchase order in writing to form a binding contract. NAICS code is 335314, Relay and Industrial Control Manufacturing; PSC code is 6110, Electrical Control Equipment. The contracting officer is Colin J. Edick (colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil, 564-226-1232) at MSCHO Norfolk.