SAM #52000SN270000399

USCGC Reliance reverse osmosis system onsite technical support

The U.S. Coast Guard is seeking capability information for onsite reverse osmosis system support aboard USCGC Reliance, with an intended sole-source order to Aqua-Chem. - Agency: U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center. - Intended provider and OEM: Aqua-Chem; the notice states that the support is proprietary OEM technical service. - Required service: One day of onsite support from an Aqua-Chem systems engineer to troubleshoot programmable logic controller (PLC) issues and restore the reverse osmosis system to full functionality. - Proposed service dates: November 3, 2026; alternate dates are November 10 or November 17, 2026. - Parts and materials: Not included; any additional parts or materials require a separate quote. - Response opportunity: Other capable sources may submit written capability statements showing they can provide equivalent services in form, fit, and function, with supporting technical documentation and company, business-size, and contact information. Do not submit pricing; oral submissions are not accepted. - Notice status: This is a notice of intent and market research, not a request for quotation. The government does not intend to award based solely on responses to this notice.

Description

SUBJECT: Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order for OEM REVERSE OSMOSIS TECH SUPPORT

1. ANNOUNCEMENT

The United States Coast Guard (USCG), Surface Forces Logistics Center (SFLC), announces its intent to award a sole-source purchase order to AQUA-CHEM for the proprietary technical services support of their Reverse Osmosis system. This action is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

2. PURPOSE OF THIS NOTICE

This notice serves to inform industry of the government's intent to award this requirement on a sole-source basis and to conduct market research to identify other sources that may be capable of satisfying this requirement. This is not a Request for Quotation (RFQ), and the government does not intend to issue a contract based on responses to this notice alone.

3. REQUIREMENT DETAILS & ATTACHMENTS

The USCG requires the REVERSE OSMOSIS TECH SUPPORT as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide technical services that is fully equivalent in form, fit, and function to the specified OEM tech services.

Please note the following documents are attached to this posting for review:

Statement of Work (SOW): Details the technical requirements of the OEM REVERSE OSMOSIS TECH SUPPORT.

4. SUBMISSION OF CAPABILITY STATEMENT

Companies that believe they can meet this requirement are invited to submit a written Capability Statement. Your response should provide clear and convincing evidence of your ability to provide an equivalent product. Please provide the following details in your submission:

Company Details: Company Name, Address, CAGE Code, UEI Number, and Web Page URL. Business Size: Company Size, NAICS Code, and Applicable Small Business Status. Point of Contact: Name, Title, Phone Number, and Email Address. Technical Capability: A narrative describing capability, documentation proving equivalency to the OEM item, and any recommendations or concerns.

IMPORTANT: Do not submit pricing information. All information marked "Proprietary" will be protected and handled accordingly.

5. SUBMISSION DEADLINE & CONTACT INFORMATION

Response Deadline: 1:00 PM EST on October 27, 2026 Submit To: CWO Sean Hoy (Contracting Officer) Email Address: sean.w.hoy@uscg.mil Email Subject Line: Response to Notice of Intent - REVERSE OSMOSIS TECH SUPPORT

Oral submissions will not be accepted.

6. DISCLAIMER

The information in this notice is current as of the publication date but is subject to change and is not binding on the government. The government reserves the right to ask clarifying questions to individual companies based on proprietary information submitted without posting those questions publicly.

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