CHAMBERS RO SYSTEM CASREP

The Military Sealift Command Bats, under the Department of Defense, is pursuing a sole source procurement for Reverse Osmosis (RO) unit repairs aboard USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, with Parker Hannifin identified as the sole qualified contractor. The requirement, identified by solicitation number N4044326Q0036 and titled CHAMBERS RO SYSTEM CASREP, is being managed under NAICS code 333914 and is not subject to any set-aside provisions. The procurement is currently in a pre-solicitation phase as a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, with responses due by June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST, to be submitted via email to Thomas Muhlethaler at thomas.w.muhlethaler.civ@us.navy.mil. The government is evaluating potential respondents solely to determine whether competition is feasible, requiring submissions to demonstrate technical capability, including proof of the ability to diagnose and resolve field issues without access to detailed design drawings, along with evidence of qualifications, level of effort estimates, and dollar estimates. The work must be performed by an authorized and certified Sea Recovery Technical Representative, who must provide a certification letter to the MSCREP before any work begins. Performance is scheduled for July 6–10, 2026, at JBPHH, Hawaii, with the contractor required to operate the RO unit upon ship arrival, produce a comprehensive condition found report detailing repairs and upgrades, tag out and secure the unit, test all safety and shutdown functions, and operate the unit online for four hours under observation. Delivery of final certification documentation and submission of all unused materials to the MSCREP are mandatory. The contract will be awarded as a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement with no estimated value disclosed. Technical compliance requires adherence to the Tasman Sea T-2 Operator's Manual B651730003 and the General Technical Requirements (GTR), with strict safety protocols enforcing the assumption that all electrical cables are energized and prohibiting unauthorized access to high-voltage areas. The contract includes no additional quality assurance or packaging specifications beyond what is outlined in the Statement of Work.