Sole Source - Electric Piston Horn for T-AKE Vessel

The Government is issuing a sole‑source, firm‑fixed‑price solicitation for one KPH‑90 Electric Piston Horn (Ship’s Whistle) from the original equipment manufacturer, Kahlenberg Industries, Inc. The horn is classified as a Ship Critical Safety Item under COMSCINST 4490.1C, and the OEM is the only source that can guarantee form, fit, and function compatibility with existing Navy equipment. Delivery of the single unit is required on or before 31 July 2026, FOB destination to the Military Sealift Command, DoDAAC N40443, San Diego, CA. Offerors must submit any exceptions to the solicitation’s terms, conditions, specifications, or SOW; failure to do so will be deemed an acceptance of all requirements. Evaluation will be based on technical merit (including delivery date), past performance, and price, with award anticipated within two weeks of the closing date. The contract is unrestricted under NAICS and includes multiple small‑business set‑aside designations (WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, etc.) and is a DPAS‑rated order. Offerors must comply with FAR clauses incorporated by reference (including 52.212‑1, ‑3, ‑4, ‑5) and provide required Unique Item Identifier data for the horn and any embedded components. All quotes and inquiries must be directed to the Contracting Officer and POCs listed in SAM.gov, and the deadline for questions is one day prior to the solicitation close.

Notice ID

543c0e97e49542d6bc00adba0917be73

Solicitation Number

N0040626Q0073

NAICS Code

334290

Classification Code

6320