Opportunity

SAM #N0040626Q0360

Procurement of Bird-Johnson Propeller Company Hoses and Propulsion Parts for USNS Earl Warren

Buyer

NAVSUP FLC Puget Sound

Posted

July 14, 2026

Respond By

July 20, 2026

Identifier

N0040626Q0360

NAICS

423860, 332999

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is procuring OEM hoses and propulsion system parts for the USNS Earl Warren (T-AO 207) to support ship maintenance and emergent repairs. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FISCPS), Military Sealift Command - OEM Highlight: - Bird-Johnson Propeller Company, LLC is the sole source manufacturer for all items - Products Requested: - Flexible hoses (multiple part numbers, quantities from 2 to 16 per item) - Coupling elements and shaft couplings (various part numbers, quantities from 2 to 8 per item) - Counterbalance valve (2 units) - Filter element (2 units) - Notable Requirements: - All items are designated as ship critical safety items; only the OEM and authorized sources are eligible - Delivery required by September 30, 2026, to Military Sealift Command BATS in San Diego, CA - Supports maintenance and emergent repairs for the USNS Earl Warren - No other OEMs or vendors are permitted due to safety-critical designation

Description

Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS) intends to solicit for HOSES

This requirement is sole sourced to OEM Bird-Johnson Propeller Company Inc as the requested parts are designated ship critical safety items in accordance with (IAW) COMSCINST 4490.1C QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ITEMS CRITICAL TO SAFETY ON VESSELS ASSIGNED TO MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND, which restricts the US Navy to procurement from only the OEM and authorized sources for parts and systems directly related to critical equipment. The requested ship repair directly supports the Propulsion/Machinery Control System onboard the vessel. The identified contractor has been qualified by MSC to work on this system as shown on https://www.msc.usff.navy.mil/Business-Opportunities/Contracts/Qualification-for-Items-Critical-to-Shipboard-Safety-on-MSC-Vessels/

Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, which will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s price for reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination in accordance with RFO 12.203.

Anticipated Award Date: Aug 2026

Contract Specialist: Vicktoria Wright, Vicktoria.e.wright.civ@us.navy.mil

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