USNS LUCY STONE Desalination Plant Material

The Military Sealift Command is procuring a Model AQUA Blue E1 C125-HW-FS Freshwater Desalination System from Alfa Laval on a sole source basis to support the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209), recognizing Alfa Laval as the original equipment manufacturer with exclusive rights to this specific system. The procurement is being conducted under solicitation N3220526Q0082, posted on July 6, 2026, with responses due by July 8, 2026, and is classified under NAICS code 332410 for plumbing fixture manufacturing. The delivery address is designated as 1968 GILBERT STREET, NAVAL BASE BLDG., W143 DW 10, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2313, even though the place of performance is listed as Houston, Texas, indicating that the system may be processed or staged there before final deployment. The contract is managed by the Department of Defense through the Office of MSC Norfolk, with Ian Keller serving as the primary point of contact for inquiries and coordination. This sole source justification is supported by documentation attesting to Alfa Laval’s unique technical capability and proprietary design, ensuring compatibility and continued operational integrity of the vessel’s water production systems.