SOLE SOURCE- OEM Authorized Distributor- AIR COMPRESSOR PARTS- MDE

The Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is soliciting a sole-source contract for two fully overhauled Air Compressor Kits, Part Number 000T23191697, intended for the Main Diesel Engine aboard USNS Richard Byrd (T-AO-210). The requirement is restricted to 17 Machinery, the sole authorized distributor of the OEM, Sperre Air Power AS, and interested parties may respond solely to assist the Government in determining whether competition is warranted. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed-price supply purchase order with an anticipated signing date of May 28, 2026, and delivery required by June 4, 2026, at FOB Destination San Diego, CA. The Government will evaluate proposals based on price reasonableness and past performance as part of responsibility determination, with no assigned weights or technical rating thresholds. All deliverables must conform strictly to OEM specifications and military standards, including MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging, MIL-STD-129R for labeling, and MIL-STD-130 for unique item identification with 2D Data Matrix ECC 200 barcodes. Packaging materials using wood must comply with ISPM-15, and markings must include the vessel name, requisition number, and delivery order number in minimum 2-inch stencil letters. Invoicing must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and payment will be administered via DoDAAC N50082. Contractual obligations include adherence to a comprehensive set of incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses covering cybersecurity, information safeguarding, subcontracting restrictions, foreign procurement prohibitions, whistleblower protections, and compliance with the Nonmanufacturer Rule. Contractors must provide accurate Entity Identifiers and CAGE codes, disclose socioeconomic status, and ensure all items are traceable and permanently marked for government accountability. No contract value has been specified in the solicitation due to the absence of pricing data, and no additional attachments or option periods are outlined. The contracting officer, Amber Hess, maintains primary authority over award decisions and contract administration, with inspection and acceptance conducted by the Government at the delivery destination.