USNS CODY Seawater Regulating Valves
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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), through MSCHQ NORFOLK, is soliciting quotes for Seawater Regulating Valves for the USNS CODY. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ) for two (2) specific Metrex Valve Corp brand 4" 3-WAY ELECTRIC ACTUATED SEAWATER REGULATING VALVES (P/N EAMDF-3130-MF-3W). This acquisition is justified as other than full and open competition due to proprietary rights, standardization requirements, and the need for an exact form, fit, and function replacement, with Metrex Valve Corp. identified as the sole OEM with the necessary expertise and data. Quotes are due February 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of two (2) Metrex Valve Corp brand 4" 3-WAY ELECTRIC ACTUATED SEAWATER REGULATING VALVES, Part Number EAMDF-3130-MF-3W. These valves are critical for regulating seawater flow into the HVAC system of the USNS CODY.
Key Requirements
- Item: Metrex Valve Corp brand 4" 3-WAY ELECTRIC ACTUATED SEAWATER REGULATING VALVE (P/N EAMDF-3130-MF-3W).
- Quantity: 2 EACH.
- Pricing: Must be all-inclusive, covering Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping. Separate pricing may lead to non-responsive quotes.
- Delivery: FOB Destination, with acceptance required by February 23, 2026, at the N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA. Items must be marked for USNS CODY (T-EPF 14).
- Packaging: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1, ASTM D3951, and ISPM Publication No. 15 for wood packaging. Markings per MIL-STD 129R.
- Duty-Free Entry: Contractor must initiate entitlement requests via the PIEE Duty Free Entry (DFE) module.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order.
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing).
- PSC/FSC: 4810 (Valves, Powered).
- Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small businesses.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to maria.a.rowlands.civ@us.navy.mil in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Due Date: February 4, 2026, at 1:00 PM EST.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Evaluation factors include the technical capability of the item and price.
- Submission Requirements: Quotes must include unit and extended pricing, total firm fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, a technical submission (description, part number, title), principal place of performance, and country of product origin. Quotes must explicitly state that all technical requirements, delivery date, and part numbers can be met.
- Important Note: Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may result in rejection.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference. Invoicing instructions via WAWF are also provided.