USS hershel woody williams MDE coupling

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting spare parts and components for the USS Hershel Woody Williams main diesel engine (MDE) coupling. The procurement involves two line items: four CENTAX-G Spare Part Kits (part number CX-286-GFS1-250-60-1240) and four DIN EN 10204/3.2 certification documents, both to be delivered by June 1, 2026. The solicitation is designated for Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) procurement under NAICS code 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing). Evaluation will be based on two primary criteria: technical acceptability, which assesses whether quoted items meet all solicitation requirements including specified part numbers and delivery dates, and price reasonableness. The offer due date is February 17, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

This is a simplified acquisition for commercial products with no set-aside beyond the WOSB designation, and Regal Rexnord (Centa brand) has been identified as the sole source vendor for award consideration, supported by a Single Source Exception Memorandum justifying non-competitive procurement based on proprietary rights and standardization requirements across multiple Navy vessels. The coupling serves as a critical 10-year replacement item required for inventory management and fleet readiness across the USS Miguel Keith, USS John L Canley, USS Lewis B Puller, and USS Robert E Simanek. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the MSC Warehouse at Naval Base Norfolk (1968 Gilbert Street, Building W143 DW 10, Norfolk, VA 23511-2313), with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination point. The contracting officer is Colin Edick at MSCHO Norfolk, and potential offerors must comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses including Buy American requirements and advanced notification protocols for logistics coordination.