INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, OEM PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, OVERHAUL PLATE COOLERS

Contract N0040626QS151 is a firm fixed price supply contract awarded by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound to the OEM Paul Mueller Company for the overhaul of plate coolers. This sole source award, based on conducted market research, covers the procurement of various gaskets and boot liners across nine CLINs, including specific items such as Gasket HX 80M NBR-FDA and End Gaskets. All deliverables must be delivered to the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, with a final delivery deadline of March 18, 2026. The contract is designated as FOB Destination, meaning the government assumes title and risk of loss upon receipt. The contractor is required to adhere to strict packaging and marking standards, including MIL-STD-129R for container markings, MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification (UII) using 2D Data Matrix symbology, and ISPM-15 for wood packaging. All invoicing and payment requests must be processed electronically through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system. The contract incorporates comprehensive federal and defense regulations, including prohibitions on covered telecommunications equipment from specific foreign entities and mandates for contractor codes of business ethics and whistleblower protections. Inspection and acceptance are conducted by the government at the destination warehouse upon verification of proper packaging, labeling, and documentation.