USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Damper Actuator

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) of the Department of the Navy is soliciting quotes for one damper with actuator (part number FDB2US1/R-670-1400) manufactured by Trident Marine for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12) under solicitation N3220526Q7135. This is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Request for Quote for a commercial product designated as a ship critical safety item subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance. Quoters must provide pricing inclusive of shipping, estimated delivery time, and technical specifications confirming the quoted part matches solicitation requirements. Awards will be made based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness, with the Government potentially negotiating with multiple quoters. The solicitation was issued on April 15, 2026, with an offer due date of April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Time, providing potential bidders with an extremely compressed timeline.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and is being pursued as a single-source acquisition under the "Only One Responsible Source" justification, recognizing Trident Marine's proprietary rights and the standardization requirements necessary for fleet configuration baseline compliance. The requirement is driven by an urgent operational need documented in a Casualty Report (CASREP Number 26012) dated March 30, 2026, with the vessel currently operating on mission with CAT 3 CASREP status. Delivery is required on or before July 27, 2026, to the MSC Warehouse at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia, under FOB Destination terms. While no specific award value is disclosed, the procurement is structured as a firm fixed-price contract. The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, including Buy American provisions and safeguarding requirements for covered defense information, with the contracting officer Colin Edick serving as the point of contact at the MSC Norfolk office.