USS HWW Rudder Angle Telegraph

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks procurement of one Emergency Dual Rudder Angle Telegraph System (Model MD310TS, Vendor Part Number F310T02) for installation onboard USS Hershel "Woody" Williams, with proposals due July 21 at 10:00 AM. This is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS 334511. The solicitation is issued under sole-source authority; the contracting officer has determined that only one responsible source is available based on standardization requirements to maintain fleet configuration baseline per COMSCINST 4790.3 (the MD310TS is the specified equipment for ESB 3 class TALT vessels) and compatibility requirements as a direct replacement part for existing onboard systems.

Place of performance includes the contractor's facility and the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. Delivery is required by January 7, 2027. The procurement is issued on a Firm Fixed Price basis as a commercial item under FAR Part 12.

Contractor obligations include providing DoD unique item identification in compliance with DFARS 252.211-7003, submitting technical documentation confirming the quoted part meets solicitation requirements, and providing country of origin and discount terms. Inspection and acceptance occur at both destination and contractor locations. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 129R standards with specific markings for USS Hershel Williams 2027 MTA; 48-hour advance notification is required for Norfolk delivery. Payment is made via Wide Area WorkFlow using electronic invoicing with duty-free entry through PIEE Transportation. The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses addressing cybersecurity, Buy American requirements, hexavalent chromium prohibition, and transportation of supplies by sea.