USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN CPAC and Anodes

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting quotes for cathodic protection (CPAC) system components for the USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12), specifically anode assemblies and reference cells required for vessel maintenance. This Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation N3220526Q7137 seeks 2 units of 4-foot anode assemblies (part number 82824-225), 2 units of 8-foot anode assemblies (part number 82824-100), and 4 units of reference cells (part number 82823-001), all priced on a firm fixed-price basis. Quoters must submit technical specifications confirming part number compliance, unit pricing inclusive of shipping, total firm fixed price, delivery estimates, principal place of performance, and country of origin certifications. Evaluation will be based on compliance with Buy American provisions and Balance of Payments Program requirements, as modified by Amendment 0001 issued April 15, 2026, which replaced the original Buy American-Free Trade Agreements clause with standard Buy American and Balance of Payments Program certification requirements. The offer due date is April 20, 2026 at 10:00 AM, with delivery required by July 27, 2026.

This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. Evoqua has been identified as the original equipment manufacturer of the proprietary cathodic protection equipment and programming for TAKE-class vessels, and the single-source justification documentation indicates that only Evoqua is reasonably available due to restrictive proprietary rights and standardization requirements. The specific quantity requirements total 8 anode and reference cell units with delivery to the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia (Building W143, DW10) on a FOB destination basis. The procurement falls under NAICS code 331523 (secondary smelting and alloying of nonferrous metals) and Product Service Code 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment), though the NAICS code is unrestricted for participation. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted at both the source and destination, with payment processing through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system and routing to pay official DoDAAC N50082, with contracting officer Dwight Leroy providing primary contact at MSC Program Management in Norfolk.