USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)Auxiliary Diesel Generator (ADG) Turbocharger and T-AH Class Pump Replacements
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) is soliciting quotes for Auxiliary Diesel Generator (ADG) Turbocharger Upgrade services and parts for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20). This combined synopsis/solicitation seeks to identify, design, and potentially install required parts for the turbocharger upgrade. Quotes are due April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This opportunity involves the design, procurement, installation, and testing of replacement turbochargers for the ADGs on the USNS COMFORT. Key deliverables include:
- CLIN 0001: Identify and design required parts for the ADG turbocharger upgrade and provide an itemized list with part numbers.
- Option 0002: Provide an itemized list of parts from CLIN 0001.
- Option 0003: Installation services on the USNS COMFORT. The work also encompasses design and integration of new turbochargers (including compensators), modification of ADG automation, commissioning, testing, development of design packages, technical manuals, and coordination with regulatory bodies (ABS, USCG). The contractor is responsible for all calculations, certifications, and technical problem-solving, ensuring compliance with SOLAS, ABS, USCG, and IEEE requirements.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Anticipated one firm-fixed-price purchase order.
- Delivery: FOB Destination. Acceptance date for CLIN 0001 is September 30, 2026. Delivery and acceptance will occur during shipyard availability on either the east or west coast.
- Period of Performance (PWS): Contract award through December 31, 2028, with design completion within one year of award and installation within a 90-day shipyard availability window in 2028.
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: March 25, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be emailed to raymond.f.gardner.civ@us.navy.mil in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Submissions must include a detailed price quote, total firm fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, and a technical submission outlining part numbers/titles for parts and pre-award requirements for services. The quote must explicitly state that all technical requirements, including delivery dates and part numbers, can be met.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quoter, based on technical capability and price. Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions will not be accepted.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses.
- NAICS Code: 333618 - Other Engine Equipment Manufacturing.
- PSC/FSC: 2815 - Diesel Engines and Components.
Additional Notes
Prices must be inclusive of Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping. Separate line items for these will not be accepted. Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1, ASTM D3951, and ISPM Publication No. 15. Material requires duty-free entry into the US via the PIEE Duty Free Entry (DFE) module. A Justification and Approval (J&A) document indicates that MAN Energy Solutions/Everllence, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), possesses proprietary information and expertise, making them the only responsible source for these specific services, though the solicitation is open.