USNS LUCY STONE - Pump Suction

The Military Sealift Command is soliciting pump suction units for the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209) under solicitation N3220526Q7140, with responses due by May 1, 2026. The procurement is for a single line item—two pump suction units—under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with delivery required on or before July 15, 2026, to the MSC BATS Warehouse in San Diego, California. The contract follows simplified acquisition procedures for commercial items and is awarded on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis, meaning the government will select the lowest-priced offer that meets all technical requirements, including correct part numbers, compliance with delivery schedules, and adherence to specifications outlined in the solicitation. All items must conform to strict packaging, preservation, and marking standards per MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129R, and MIL-STD-130, including ISPM-15 compliance for wood packaging and Unique Item Identification (UID) using 2D Data Matrix barcodes for items valued at $5,000 or more. Inspection and acceptance occur at the delivery destination, with the government retaining final authority. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses requiring compliance with cybersecurity standards, including safeguarding covered defense information per NIST SP 800-171 and reporting cyber incidents within 72 hours, as well as prohibitions on using covered telecommunications equipment from banned vendors like Huawei and ZTE. Contractors must adhere to Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements, avoid procurement from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, and comply with restrictions on hexavalent chromium and unmanned aircraft systems. Payment is processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with invoicing procedures depending on the type of line item, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors are mandated. All offerors must maintain current SAM registration, provide their Unique Entity ID and CAGE code, and affirm representations regarding former DoD officials, trafficking in persons, and equal opportunity. The contracting office is located in Norfolk, Virginia, but all performance and delivery occur in San Diego, requiring 48-hour advance notice prior to delivery. Pricing details have not been disclosed, and no contract value is specified in the available documentation.