USNS PATUXENT B&K Filters

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY.   This is not a solicitation or request for quotes, and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice.  There is no solicitation, specifications or drawings available currently. Military Sealift Command is seeking eligible businesses that can provide the following Boll & Kirch main engine lube oil filters for use onboard the USNS PATUXENT (T-AO 201). The delivery location will be MSC W143 Warehouse 1968 Gilbert Street Dwy 10, Norfolk, VA 23511.

Material required:

Description: Boll & Kirch Automatic Filter 6.64.07 DN250; Part number 6.64.1.7 DN250. 

The estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about April 20, 2026.  After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the Sam.gov website.

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond.  The Government will determine whether a small business set-aside acquisition, in lieu of full and open competition, is in the Government's best interest. The appropriate NAICS Code is 811310 – Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL.  It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award.  The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this synopsis.

It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items.  This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) The facility where the work will be performed; (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on April 15, 2025, by 10:00 AM EDT.  Responses can be sent via email to robert.w.vance27.civ@us.navy.mil.  Fax or mail submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted.  Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Robert Vance via robert.w.vance27.civ@us.navy.mil.