SACAGAWEA FLEX HOSES

The contract solicitation N3220526Q0064 seeks commercial off-the-shelf flex hoses for the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2), a Maritime Surface Combatant-class ship, with delivery required by August 30, 2026, to San Diego, California. The procurement is strictly for direct replacements compatible with Kidde Fire Systems, with specific part numbers including HRC-314-20-SS and MH200SS0505, and is justified as a sole-source acquisition due to proprietary technical requirements and the critical need to maintain operational readiness. The contract is structured under Firm Fixed Price terms and follows Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 12 commercial item procedures, incorporating clauses 52.212-4 and 52.212-5 with applicable addenda. All items must be delivered FOB destination, with advance 48-hour notification required for shipments to MSCPAC_BATS@us.navy.mil, and each vessel’s components must be packed separately to prevent commingling. Packaging and marking adhere to military and commercial standards including MIL-STD-2073-1, ASTM D3951, and ISPM-15 for wood packaging, with all external labels requiring 2-inch stenciled markings identifying the shipment as “MARK FOR: USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2)” alongside requisition and order numbers. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination under government authority following arrival, and compliance with MIL-STD-129R for labeling is implied. The contract mandates use of Wide Area Workflow for invoicing and the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment for duty-free entry, with no reimbursement possible if these systems are not utilized. The item is designated a rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, granting it priority status, and unique identification is required for line item 0020. The solicitation closes on July 13, 2026, with inquiries directed to James Parker at MSCHQ Norfolk, and no pricing data is included in the solicitation, suggesting final pricing will be determined during award.