USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Damper Actuator
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 / MSCHQ NORFOLK is seeking quotes for a Damper and Actuator for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN. This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) solicitation for a critical safety item, specifically an M1 FAN DAMPER AND ACTUATOR, required urgently due to a casualty report impacting the ship's mission. Quotes are due April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the procurement of a "Damper with Actuator" for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN. The required item is an M1 FAN DAMPER AND ACTUATOR, with the specific Vendor's Part Number: FDB2US1/R-670-1400. The acquisition is justified as "other than full and open competition" due to standardization and compatibility requirements, citing the need to maintain the fleet configuration baseline with the specified TRIDENT make/model for existing equipment. The item is designated as critical ship equipment.
Key Requirements
- Provide a "Damper with Actuator" (Part Number: FDB2US1/R-670-1400).
- Comply with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, requiring DoD unique identification.
- Duty-free entry is required, with contractors initiating the entitlement request via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Transportation module.
- The item is subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance as a critical safety item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (though a sole-source justification for TRIDENT exists)
- Delivery Date: On or Before July 27, 2026
- FOB: Contractor Destination
- Quotes Due: April 16, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST
- Published: April 15, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical factors (meeting solicitation requirements, including delivery date and specified part numbers) and Price (reasonableness). Quotes must not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as doing so may be considered a material defect. Submissions should be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format and emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and full text, including those related to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions and Item Unique Identification and Valuation. The urgency for this procurement stems from a casualty report (CASREP Number: 26012) concerning a fire damper on an emergency de-smoke fan, which is currently operating under a waiver and impacting the ship's mission.