Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command Bats office in San Diego, California, plans to award a sole-source contract to Carrier Corp. for the procurement of one Ships Service Refrigeration Compressor. This equipment is intended to support the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, a vessel within the MSC's T-ake Class. Carrier Corp. is uniquely positioned as the original manufacturer of these specific refrigeration compressors used on these ships, which justifies the sole-source procurement approach. The contract notice, identified by solicitation number N4044324Q0014 and posted on December 20, 2023, outlines that the place of performance will be in San Diego, CA. Key contacts for this procurement include Matthew Bruce and Taylor Reeves, who are available for inquiries related to the acquisition. The acquisition ensures continuity and compatibility for the refrigeration systems aboard MSC vessels, leveraging Carrier’s specialized expertise and original equipment manufacturing capability.