USNS CHAVEZ Glass Panel

The U.S. Government plans to award a sole source contract to Cornell-Carr Co., Inc. for the supply of a specialized Electric Heated Glass Panel required for the wheel house fixed heated window aboard the USNS CESAR CHAVEZ (T-AKE 14), as this component is non-commercially available and only the original equipment manufacturer can provide it. The solicitation, identified by number N4044326Q0039, was posted on July 30, 2026, with responses due by August 5, 2026, and falls under NAICS code 332321 for other fabricated metal product manufacturing. The contract will be managed by the Military Sealift Command based in San Diego, California, with no set-aside designation applied due to the sole source nature of the requirement. The point of contact for inquiries is Jorge Soto, reachable via phone at 619-524-9857 or email at jorge.a.soto17.civ@us.navy.mil, and the performance location is in San Diego, California. The contract is part of ongoing efforts to maintain critical operational systems aboard naval vessels, ensuring crew safety and visibility in challenging maritime environments. All relevant details and submission instructions are accessible through the provided SAM.gov link, and the urgency of the procurement timeline reflects the operational readiness priorities of the Department of Defense.