USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Eductor

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting offers for the procurement of one eductor unit (part number 4LHSST) for the USNS William McLean's vacuum sewage collection holding system. This is a firm fixed price commercial item acquisition governed by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 12, with solicitation number N3220526Q7123. The procurement incorporates standard commercial clauses alongside Department of Defense-specific requirements, including Buy American provisions, critical safety item certifications, item unique identification protocols, and cybersecurity compliance measures. While formal evaluation criteria are not detailed in the solicitation documents provided, the acquisition is structured to ensure compliance with established FAR and DFARS clauses applicable to commercial purchases. The offer due date is April 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM, representing a seven-day timeline from the posted date of April 2, 2026.

Although the solicitation notice indicates a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside classification, the government has justified a sole source award to Red Fox Environmental Services, Inc. based on proprietary rights, fleet standardization requirements for T-AKE class ships, and equipment compatibility considerations. The required delivery date is August 7, 2026, allowing approximately four months for fulfillment. The contract value is not explicitly stated in the available documentation, though it falls below the simplified acquisition threshold given its classification. Delivery is required to MSC Warehouse at Naval Base Norfolk, Building W143 DW 10, with FOB Destination terms established. Inspection and acceptance will occur at both the delivery destination and through MSC's Program Management Centralized and Support Staff in Norfolk, with electronic payment to be made through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.