Hyspan Expansion Joints - Authorized Distributors

Solicitation N32205-17-Q-1055, issued by the Department of Defense Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, is a combined synopsis and request for quotation for the procurement of commercial exhaust bellows and expansion joints for the USNS ARCTIC. The requirement specifically mandates brand-name HYSPAN OEM authorized parts, utilizing stainless steel 321 materials. To ensure quality and performance, the components must undergo specific quality assurance testing, including Liquid Penetrant and Air Jet Bubble tests. This is a limited source procurement, as detailed in the Justification and Authorization document, which restricts competition to Hyspan authorized distributors due to proprietary rights held by the original equipment manufacturer. The contract award will be granted to the responsible, technically acceptable quoter who provides the lowest evaluated price. All materials were required to be delivered to MSC Norfolk, Virginia, by August 18, 2017.