USS CAFFERATA Kone Dumbwaiter

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks procurement of one Kone dumbwaiter unit for installation aboard USS CAFFERATA (ESB 8), with proposals due July 22, 2026 at 10:00 AM. This is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside with sole-source intent to Kone Inc., model MAR 18-9005-A1 (part number 1482D11G04), justified on grounds of standardization across the T-ESB class fleet, restrictive proprietary rights, and compatibility as a direct replacement part for existing equipment.

Place of performance is aboard USS CAFFERATA; delivery is required on or before February 2, 2027, FOB destination to MSC Warehouse, Naval Base Building W143 DW 10, Norfolk, Virginia 23511-2313. The dumbwaiter is rated at 300 kilograms with standard doors on front and back, counter height at 34 inches above deck, and electrical specification of 480 volts at 15 amperes, including terminal set and quick disconnect with ABS certification. The procurement is on a firm fixed price basis under simplified acquisition procedures. NAICS code is 333921 (Elevator and Moving Stairway Manufacturing); PSC is 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment). The contractor must provide DoD unique identification or DoD-recognized equivalent per DFARS 252.211-7003, comply with Buy American requirements, and meet MIL-STD 129R packaging and marking standards. Inspection and acceptance occur at both origin and destination. Payment is made through WAWF with specified DoDAACs for payment, administration, and acceptance. The Government permits award to Kone Inc. as sole source upon submission of a technically acceptable quote at fair and reasonable price.