USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) Anodes

The U.S. Navy is seeking a small‑business vendor to supply marine‑grade copper and aluminum anodes for the hospital ship USNS COMFORT. The solicitation calls for 32 total items (various sizes of copper and aluminum anodes plus assembly kits) to be delivered to the Navy’s MSC warehouse in Norfolk, VA, by mid‑January 2027. This is a small‑business set‑aside procurement under NAICS 331523 and may be awarded to the OEM, Wilson Walton International, Inc., if a technically acceptable quote is received. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract with numerous FAR/DFARS clauses, IUID marking requirements, and electronic invoicing via WAWF. • Required deliverables: 6 × 4.75×30 in. copper anodes, 2 × 4.75×24 in. copper anodes, 6 × 4.75×30 in. aluminum anodes, 2 × 4.75×24 in. aluminum anodes, and 16 × assembly kits. • Delivery deadline: 15 Jan 2027 to MSC Warehouse, Norfolk, VA (DoDAAC N32205). • Eligibility: Only HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, or EDWOSB firms may be awarded; NAICS 331523 (Metal Casting) must be applicable. • Mandatory compliance: FAR/DFARS clauses, MIL‑STD‑2073‑1 / ASTM D3951 packaging, MIL‑STD‑129R markings, IUID for items ≥ $5,000, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and 48‑hour advance shipment notification.