Description
The U.S. Coast Guard is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole‑source order to Aqua‑Chem for on‑site technical support of the reverse‑osmosis (RO) system on the cutter USCGC Reliance. The work consists of one day of troubleshooting the vessel’s PLC‑controlled RO system at its home port in Pensacola, FL, with any required replacement parts to be quoted separately. This is a highly specialized service requiring marine RO/PLC expertise and the ability to mobilize personnel to Pensacola on short notice.
• One‑day on‑site troubleshooting of the RO system’s programmable logic controllers.
• Service dates offered: 3 Nov 2026 (primary), 10 Nov 2026 (secondary), 17 Nov 2026 (tertiary).
• Parts are excluded from the service; a separate quotation for any needed components must be provided.
• Sole‑source award to the OEM (Aqua‑Chem); no competitive bidding required.