TUBE BUNDLE

DLA Maritime - Puget Sound has initiated a sole source procurement under FAR 13.106-1(b) for one Reboiler Feed Heater Drain Cooler Tube Bundle with Tube Sheet. The equipment is intended for the Paracoil 4-2N-116C system at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. AQUA CHEM Inc. has been identified as the sole source provider because they are the original equipment manufacturer and hold the proprietary design data and drawings necessary to ensure the component meets exact form, fit, and function requirements. The estimated value for this action falls between 15,000 and 350,000 dollars. The required delivery date for the assembled and tested tube bundle is August 15, 2026. Acceptance and inspection will take place at the destination in Bremerton, Washington, to verify dimensional accuracy and seamless integration into the existing system. Due to the proprietary nature of the design and the necessity for a direct replacement part, no other substitutes are acceptable, and the procurement precludes full and open competition. Marking and labeling must include the manufacturer and dealer information to ensure traceability within defense logistics systems.