Voulkan couplings

This pre-solicitation notice seeks proposals for Vulkan flexible couplings to be used aboard T-AKE vessels operated by the Military Sealift Command. The couplings are required for a main diesel generator refurbishment scheduled for 2022. Responses to the associated sources sought notice will be considered in determining whether to set aside the forthcoming solicitation for small businesses, including service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses, HUBZone, and 8(a) businesses. Interested parties must respond by April 6, 2021 with company information, facility location, and partnership agreements.

The NAICS code listed is 333613 for mechanical power transmission equipment manufacturing. A justification memorandum cites American Vulkan Corporation as the original equipment manufacturer for the couplings due to restrictive rights. As critical ship components, failure could endanger crew safety and hinder underway replenishment missions. Standardizing the couplings across the T-AKE class supports procuring them on a sole-source basis from American Vulkan. The pre-solicitation notice does not provide award values but indicates the couplings are needed for a generator refurbishment scheduled for 2022 aboard one T-AKE vessel.