FAIRBANKS MORSE, LLC METAL HOSE

The U.S. Navy, through Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is soliciting a sole-source acquisition of four metal hoses for compressed air, jet assist, manufactured by Fairbanks Morse, LLC, with part number M12700182, for use onboard the USNS CARL BRASHEAR (T-AKE-7). This procurement is strictly restricted to the original equipment manufacturer under Revolutionary FAR Overhaul 12.102 due to the critical safety status of the component, as defined by COMSCINST 4490.1C, which mandates that only the OEM or authorized sources may supply parts directly related to vessel-critical systems such as the main diesel engines. The solicitation, numbered N0040626Q0254, was posted on May 29, 2026, with quotes due by June 2, 2026, at 7:00 a.m., and an anticipated award date of June 2026. The requirement is structured as a firm-fixed-price supply-type purchase order under FAR Part 12, and all offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit complete information including their name, CAGE code, contact details, and business size classification as either a small business concern or other than small business concern. This acquisition is specifically set aside for Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (SDVOSB). The contract requires full compliance with detailed packaging, marking, and unique item identification standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D3951 for packaging, ISPM-15 certification for wood crating, and MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129R for marking and UID labeling with mandatory machine-readability. All items must be clearly marked “Mark For: USNS CARL BRASHEAR (T-AKE-7)” and shipped to the Military Sealift Command BATS facility in San Diego, California, with delivery required by June 10, 2026. The contractor must use Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing and payment, with DoDAACs specified for payment, inspection, and shipping functions. Technical compliance, including delivery date, past performance, and price, will be evaluated without relative weighting to determine the most advantageous offer. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing ethics, security, payment, sustainability