USNS CAFFERATA Valve and Waste Piece
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of various pipe, flanges, bolts, nuts, washers, and valves for the USNS CAFFERATA (T-ESB 8). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside with a Firm Fixed-Price contract type. The purpose is to support vessel maintenance or operations. Proposals are due by May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation, N3220526Q7157, as amended, requires the delivery of specific components, including:
- Pipe: 8 each of 12 NPS, 90/10 CUNI CL 200, SEAMLESS, MIL-T-16420.
- Flanges: 32 each of 12" NPS Commercial Flange, CUNI 90/10, 150#, Slip-On, Flat Face, ANSI B16.5, 12-bolt hole pattern.
- Fasteners: 192 each of 7/8"-9 UNC-2A x 4" Long Monel Hex Head Bolts, 192 each of 7/8"-9 UNC-2B Monel Hex Nuts, and 384 each of 7/8"-9 UNC-2B Monel Washers.
- Valves: 4 each of 12" NPS, Bronze, 150# Gate Valves, and 4 each of 1" NPS, Threaded, Bronze, 600 WOG Ball Valves (with a preference for 3-piece chrome plated brass body style).
All items are to be delivered FOB Destination to the MSC WAREHOUSE in Norfolk, VA 23511-2313, by February 1, 2027.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Metal Valve Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Response Due: May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET.
- Delivery Date: On or before February 1, 2027.
- Published Date: May 12, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Evaluation will be based on Technical acceptability (meeting requirements, delivery dates, and providing part numbers/descriptions) and Price reasonableness. Vendors must not include their standard commercial terms and conditions.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, along with applicable DFARS clauses. Payment instructions are via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific packaging and marking requirements, including marking for USNS CAFFERATA (T-ESB 8) and compliance with DODMANUAL 4140.01 and MIL-STD-129R, are mandatory. Duty-free entry is required for this material.