Opportunity
SAM #N3220526Q0082
Sole Source Procurement of Alfa Laval Desalination Systems for USNS LUCY STONE
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
July 06, 2026
Respond By
July 08, 2026
Identifier
N3220526Q0082
NAICS
332410, 333318
This opportunity involves the Military Sealift Command (MSC Norfolk) of the U.S. Navy seeking to procure Alfa Laval desalination systems for the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209). - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk - MSC Program Management Centralized and Support Staff Norfolk - OEM Highlight: - Alfa Laval Inc. is the sole source and Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the requested systems - Vendors Mentioned: - Only Alfa Laval Inc. is named; no other vendors or resellers are referenced - Products/Services Requested: - 2 units of Alfa Laval AQUA blue E1 C125-HW freshwater desalination systems - Part number: AQUA blue E1 C125-HW - Each system produces 36 tons per day of fresh water - Features include glue-free gaskets for the plates and ANSI flanges - Equipment is standardized for compatibility with USNS John Lewis TAO-205 and USNS Harvey Milk TAO-206 - Critical ship equipment with proprietary rights held by Alfa Laval - Delivery Requirements: - Delivery to MSC Warehouse, Norfolk, VA - Required delivery by late 2026 - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification due to proprietary technology and standardization across the fleet - Detailed packaging, marking, and inspection requirements - Firm fixed price contract - No services or installation are requested; procurement is for equipment only
Description
Military Sealift Command is issuing this solcitation on a Sole Source basis for Alfa Laval who is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in support of the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209) for Alfa Laval material "Model AQUA Blue E1 C125-HW -FS Freshwater Desalination System. The delivery location will be 1968 GILBERT STREET, NAVAL BASE BLDG., W143 DW 10, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2313. Alfa Laval is the Sole Source Provider. See attached Solicitation and assoicated/redacted Use of Other Than Full & Open Document.