Watercraft Fire Fighting - Wiper Blades

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Rock Island Arsenal is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for specialized watercraft fire fighting wiper blades designed for marine environments. Specifically, the contract seeks Wynn Type D Single Arm/Blade wiper systems for a fire boat at the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). The wiper assemblies must be capable of withstanding extreme marine conditions, including high-pressure water spray, saltwater corrosion, extreme temperatures, heavy winds and waves, and intense heat from fires. The RFI is currently in a pre-solicitation phase, with responses due by March 13, 2025, and was originally posted on March 5, 2025. The procurement is seeking three total wiper blade assemblies: two for port and starboard positions (Drawing No: D10132-01 r3) and one for the center position (Drawing No: D10132-02 r2).

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside status and falls under the NAICS category of Ship Building and Repairing (336611). The technical specifications include a 115VAC induction motor with a Model 1000 intermittent controller featuring five speed positions: one continuous speed and four intermittent positions with delay ranges between approximately 4 to 30 seconds. Vendors are specifically requested to provide their best possible delivery date for these specialized marine wiper systems. The procurement is categorized under Product Service Code 1925 for Special Service Vessels, indicating the highly specialized nature of the equipment. While specific budget or award values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the technical complexity and maritime-specific requirements suggest a potentially significant investment in mission-critical marine firefighting equipment.