USS FRANK CABLE Boiler Tubes

The Military Sealift Command (MSC) is procuring GE Steam Power boiler tubes for the USS FRANK CABLE (AS 40) through a Solicitation for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (N4044626Q5003). The contract requires four distinct line items of bent boiler tubes manufactured to MIL-T-16286 specifications, including 3,400 generating tubes, 246 screen tubes, 168 furnace wall tubes, and 90 superheater tubes in various sizes. All four line items are designated as ship critical safety items subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance, and contractors must comply with Item Unique Identification requirements per DFARS 252.211-7003, providing DoD unique identifiers or recognized equivalents. The evaluation will be conducted on a firm fixed price basis, and contracts will incorporate FAR 52.212-4 terms and conditions with limitations on subcontracting for small business concerns at 50 percent for services and supplies. Quotes are due by May 29, 2026, at 1:00 PM local time, with a delivery date of January 29, 2027, FOB destination.

This solicitation is designated for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and economically disadvantaged women-owned small businesses (EDWOSB) under NAICS code 332410, with a size standard of $33.5 million, though no specific set-aside percentage is applied. The contract specifies 3,400 generating tubes (1" X 0.085"), 246 screen tubes (2" X 0.134"), 168 furnace wall tubes (2" X 0.134"), and 90 superheater tubes (1.5" X 0.120"), all to be delivered FOB destination to Sånta Rita-Sumai, 96915, Guam. Performance of the contract will occur in Guam, with acceptance and inspection conducted by Arsenio V. Quejado at the destination, and invoicing through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system with payment made by DoDAAC N50082. The solicitation was posted on April 22, 2026, allowing potential bidders approximately five weeks to submit their proposals prior to the May 28, 2026, deadline.