SEAL ASSEMBLY AND CARTRIDGE

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (NTE SAT) for the procurement of John Crane Mechanical Seals for the USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205) Main Sea Water (MSW) Cooling and Stripping Pump and Freshwater Low-Temperature (LTFW) Pump. The procurement is for replacement seals for these critical ship systems.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure these specific mechanical seals from a single source, John Crane Inc., due to proprietary data limitations and the requirement for OEM parts to maintain system reliability and warranties. Bidders interested in supplying similar components should note that this specific procurement is restricted. The document details the specific part numbers and descriptions required, as well as the manufacturer's contact information and business size (Small).

• Procurement Type: Sole Source Justification (FAR 12.102(a))
• Item: John Crane Mechanical Seals for LTFW, MSW Cooling and Stripping Pumps.
• Vessel: USNS JOHN LEWIS (T-AO 205)
• Manufacturer: John Crane Inc.
• Manufacturer CAGE Code: 71724
• Manufacturer Business Size: Small
• Reason for Sole Source: Proprietary data limits competition; OEM parts required for reliability and warranty.
• Part Numbers/Descriptions:
  • 90214688 SEAL ASSEMBLY, CARTRIDGE DRAWING: GA-197264 // JOHN CRANE TYPE 5610VQ 3.375 X 015 Η Χ 058 H HC/HC
  • 0700/58U/-/BP/546C SEAL ASSEMBLY DRAWING: S/32337 //JOHN CRANE TYPE 58U/BP 70.0MM X F55 1 X 058 1 316/316 REF: T-AO 205 CLASS OILER / PUMP, STRIPPING, DFM MODEL L2NG 106/180 ASOGIA / HP
• NAICS Code: 339991 - Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing
• Estimated Delivery/POP: Scheduled for Sept 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for Cooling and Stripping Pump Parts, specifically Seal Assemblies and Cartridges. The acquisition is for Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) John Crane brand name parts. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed-price Supply-type Purchase Order.

• The solicitation requires specific Seal Assemblies and Cartridges as detailed in Section B, including:

  • Item 0001: SEAL ASSEMBLY, CARTRIDGE DRAWING: GA-197264 // JOHN CRANE TYPE 5610VQ 3.375 X 015 H X 058 H HC/HC REF: T-AO 205 CLASS OILERS (Quantity: 5, Unit: Each)
  • Item 0002: SEAL ASSEMBLY DRAWING: S/32337 //JOHN CRANE TYPE 58U /BP 70.0MM X F55 1 X 058 1 316/316 REF: T-AO 205 CLASS OILER/PUMP, STRIPPING, DFM MODEL L2NG 106/180 ASOGIA / HP (Quantity: 4, Unit: Each)

• All parts must be genuine John Crane brand and include traceability to the manufacturer and manufacturer warranties.

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) requirements apply, including marking of items with unique identifiers.

• Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series).

• Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Supply-type Purchase Order.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated, but delivery is due by 12 Aug 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: 06 May 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Questions Deadline: One (1) day prior to the solicitation closing date.

• Submission Instructions: Quotes should be submitted to the Contracting Official and POCs identified in SAM.gov. Include name, SAM CAGE code, email, phone number, and business size.

• Evaluation Factors: The most advantageous offer will be selected based on Technical (including delivery date), Past Performance, and Price.

• Award: A single award is anticipated for all items.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• NAICS Code: 333991

• Size Standard: 600

• Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov.

• This solicitation is for RFQ (Request for Quote).

• Invoices must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow).

• Base access for vendors requires registration with DBIDS (Defense Biometric Identification System).