Project Information

Bid Title

Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order for OEM Aqua-Chem Freshwater Distillation and Reverse Osmosis System Technical Services

Issuing Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Location

Rhode Island

Published Date

Aug 22, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 24, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

52000SP260027864

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Notice ID

52000SP260027864

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF

Sub-tier

US COAST GUARD

General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 21, 2026 10:49 pm EDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 24, 2026 03:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 08, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code:
• NAICS Code:
  • 221310 - Water Supply and Irrigation Systems
• Place of Performance:
  Newport , RI 02841
  USA

Description

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 Inc. for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) certified technical representative to troubleshoot and repair Aqua-Chem freshwater distillation and reverse osmosis system onboard CGC Legare. 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 OEM Reverse Osmosis Technical Representative as specified in the attached Statement of Work (SOW). Interested parties must demonstrate the ability to provide technical services authorized by OEM.

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

Statement of Work (SOW): Details the technical requirements of the OEM requirement.

Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition: Details the government's rationale for pursuing a sole-source award.

Sole Proprietor Letter: Documentation from the OEM establishing their sole-source status.

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

Deadline: 3 PM EST on August 24, 2026

Submit To: Karla P. Balint

Email Address: karla.p.balint@uscg.mil

Email Subject Line: Response to Notice of Intent - OEM repair services of Aqua-chem reverse osmosis systems.

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.

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Primary Point of Contact

• Karla P. Balint
• karla.p.balint@uscg.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

• Nichole Cundiff
• Nichole.A.Cundiff@uscg.mil

History

• Aug 21, 2026 10:49 pm EDTSpecial Notice (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 46Water Purification and Sewage Treatment Equipment
• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 221310Water Supply and Irrigation Systems

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