OEM Coast Marine and Industrial Supply COMAR Pilot Ladders for a T-AO Class Vessel

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is sole-sourcing a firm-fixed-price supply purchase order to Coast Marine and Industrial Supply Inc. for two OEM COMAR/MARK1 44-foot pilot ladders with spreaders, intended for installation on the USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205). The requirement is strictly limited to this vendor due to the necessity of ABS Type Approval and full compliance with U.S. Coast Guard regulations, ensuring maritime safety and operational readiness. The ladders must adhere to OEM specifications and be delivered no later than July 15, 2026, to the Military Sealift Command BATS facility at 9284 Balboa Avenue, San Diego, CA, under FOB Destination terms requiring 48-hour advance notification. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D3951 for packaging, MIL-STD-129R for labeling, and ISPM-15 for wood crating, with Unique Item Identification (UII) mandated via 2D Data Matrix symbols compliant with ISO/IEC 16022 and registered under MIL-STD-130. The Government will evaluate offers based on Technical capability including delivery date, Past Performance, and Price, without assigning weights or using LPTA, favoring a trade-off approach to select the most advantageous offer. Invoicing is mandatory through WAWF, and payment will be processed via DoDAAC N50082, with all documentation routed through designated points of contact at Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound. The contract includes a full suite of FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, supply chain integrity, whistleblower protections, prohibited procurement regions, and safeguards for defense information, with no set-aside for small businesses. While pricing details are referenced but not disclosed, the anticipated award is scheduled for June 2026, following a response window closing on June 4, 2026.