USNS HECTOR A. CAFFERATA Jr. Dumbwaiter
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 (MSCHQ Norfolk), is soliciting proposals for a 300KG rated dumbwaiter with ABS certification for the USNS HECTOR A. CAFFERATA Jr. This is a Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. Quotes are due by May 5, 2026, at 10:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (N3220526Q7147) requires the provision of one (1) 300KG rated dumbwaiter that holds ABS certification. The specific vendor part number required is MAR 18-9005-A1. The contractor must also provide DoD unique identification as per DFARS 252.211-7003.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Delivery Date: On or Before September 30, 2026
- FOB Details: Contractor Destination
- NAICS Code: 333921 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 5, 2026, 10:00 AM (Eastern Time, assumed)
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist (Colin Edick, colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil) in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Evaluation Factors: Proposals will be evaluated on Technical merit (meeting all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and specified part numbers) and Price reasonableness. The government reserves the right to negotiate.
- Important: Quotes must not include standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may lead to rejection.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.
Important Notes
A separate "Memorandum for the Record" indicates a justification for using other than full and open competition, identifying Kone Inc. as the only responsible source for the required dumbwaiter (Kone Inc. MAR 18-9005-A1) due to "Restrictive Rights" and "Standardization" to maintain fleet configuration. Bidders should carefully review the solicitation for implications of this specific requirement. Payment instructions will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01 and MIL-STD-2073-1. Duty-free entry is required, with requests initiated via the PIEE Transportation module.