USNS ALAN SHEPARD (TAKE 3) ANCHOR WINDLASS PARTS

The solicitation N3220526Q0050 for USNS ALAN SHEPARD (TAKE 3) ANCHOR WINDLASS PARTS is a sole-source, simplified acquisition under the Department of Defense, issued by the Military Sealift Command in Norfolk, Virginia, with a submission deadline extended to June 17, 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. The procurement targets four specific anchor windlass components—two each of brake lining part numbers 4023406 and 4023407, and 124 and 62 rivets of part numbers 4003182 and 4003179—under firm fixed price terms. All items must be delivered by September 5, 2026, to the Military Sealift Command BATS facility in San Diego, California, under FOB Destination terms, with a mandatory 48-hour advance notification required for delivery coordination. The contractor must comply with detailed packaging and marking standards per DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D3951, ISPM-15 for wood crating, and MIL-STD-129R for labeling, including specific markings for the ship name, requisition number, and delivery order. Quotes must include complete technical descriptions, part numbers, and titles for all items to pass responsiveness and requirement confirmation gates, and the award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offer, with inclusion of vendor commercial terms considered a material defect. The contract mandates compliance with numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses covering cybersecurity, electronic payments, Buy American provisions, prohibiting hexavalent chromium and covered telecommunications equipment, and ensuring whistleblower protections. Invoicing must be conducted through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) at the SubCLIN level, using designated DoDAACs for payment, inspection, and administration, and payment requests must be supported by appropriate documentation as defined by FAR and DFARS. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management, maintain an active electronic business point of contact, and submit required representations regarding covered defense equipment and excluded parties. Pre-award access to the vessel and naval installations requires submission of the SECNAV 5512/1 form via DoD SAFE and a four-day advanced personnel list on company letterhead without personally identifiable information