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COMSC Instruction 4490.1C establishes MSC policy in accordance with 10 USC §2319 and DFARS 209.2 for the procurement of items critical to safety on MSC ships. In general, MSC will rely on OEM Parts and service for designated ship critical safety items, following all applicable federal procurements regulations in the contracting for those parts and services. In addition, MSC will accept and review submissions from non-OEM contractors for consideration of qualification of their parts and/or services as an acceptable alternative to the OEM. The following links provide reference for COMSC Instruction 4490.1C, guidance on non-OEM contractor submission requirements for MSC qualification consideration, and a link to previously qualified non-OEM contractors.
For information about ongoing solicitations, awards, and justifications for other than full and open competition required by FAR 6.305(d)(2), please refer to the Contract Opportunities website (https://sam.gov), and search for opportunities posted under Department of the Navy/Military Sealift Command.
COMSC Instruction 4490.1C Qualification Requirements for Items Critical to Shipboard Safety on Military Sealift Command Vessels
MSC QMS N0750-100.00-AQ MSC Ship Critical Safety Item – Parts and Service Support
Qualified Non-OEM Technical Service Providers:
Alatas Americas – MacGregor Cranes, WT Doors, Ramps, and Hatches
Blackrock Technical Services – GE and Westinghouse main propulsion electric motors (1000VDC or less)
BRECO – Diesel Engine Parts, Maintenance and Repair Services for ALCO Marine Engines
Coastal Seal Services – Wartsila Brand MX9 Stern Tube Seals, Wartsila Brand Rudder Seals
Eriksen Diesel Repair, Inc. – Diesel Engine Maintenance and Repair Services for Bergen Marine Engines
GCD Services Pte Ltd – Qualification of GCD Services to Provide Geislinger and Eaton Airflex Component and Maintenance and Repair Services
GOLDMAN ETS – Qualification for service and repair of Eaton Clutches and Brakes and Geislinger Couplings
Goltens Service Co. and Goltens Houston – MAN, Wartsila, Sulzer, Stork Werkspoor, Bergen, and MaK marine diesel engines
Jones Diesel & Marine – Qualification for service and repair of Caterpillar diesel engines
Majnabbe Motor Diesel Service AB (MMAB) and SweServ AB – Wartsila Type WN25 Engines and all NOHAB Engines
Marshall Tech Pty Limited – ABB Bailey Controls and Automation Systems
MI-TECH, Inc. – Propulsion and Auxiliary Steam Turbine and Reduction Gear Service Support for General Electric, Delaval and Worthington Equipment
Motor Services Hugo Stamp – Maintenance and Repair for Fairbanks Morse, Pielstick, Bergen, Wartsila and MAN Diesel Engines, and ABB Turbochargers
P.J. Schwalbenberg & Assoc. – Propulsion and Auxiliary Steam Turbines, Reduction Gears, and Bearings
Simplex Americas – Authorized OEM service provider for Pilgrim International marine products including: Pilgrim nuts; Morgrip, Clamp, Radial fit and Pilgrim bolts
SP Systems – Rolls Royce and Bird-Johnson CPP Systems and Bow Thrusters
Timberline Tractor & Marine – Diesel Engine Maintenance and Repair Services for Caterpillar Marine Engines
Qualified Non-OEM Repair Parts:
Craft Bearing Company, Inc. – Qualification to provide split bearings in lieu of Cooper Bearings split bearings