USNS COMFORT Evaporator Salinity 3 Way Dump Valves

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated March 17, 2026, detailing the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It specifies the product as a "3-way dump valve, TV-3700-MOD, NAVY, 1-1/2"" with a required delivery date of April 1, 2027. The intended use is as a "Distiller 3-way dump valve," and the required source or brand name is Magnatrol/Clark Cooper.

The justification for sole-source procurement is based on "Restrictive Rights" due to OEM proprietary drawings. The document states that no other vendors could provide a valve matching the approved configuration and ratings without requiring redesign. It also notes that the product is considered critical ship equipment.

This document indicates a sole-source procurement for a specific valve. Bidders who are not Magnatrol or Clark Cooper, or authorized distributors/representatives, are unlikely to be able to compete for this requirement unless they can demonstrate that they can meet the exact specifications without redesign, or if the government's determination of restrictive rights is challenged. It highlights the importance of proprietary information and specific product configurations in sole-source justifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "USNS COMFORT Evaporator Salinity 3 Way Dump Valves" for the organization DSM-PM7 for Fiscal Year 2026. The associated AMS number is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM7-0276.

• The primary deliverable is the "USNS COMFORT Evaporator Salinity 3 Way Dump Valve".

• The vendor's part number is TV-3700-MOD.

• Requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable. The contractor must provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery Date: On or before March 5, 2027.

• Quantity: 5 Each.

• FOB Details: Contractor Destination.

• This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Quotes are due by March 25, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• Evaluation factors include Technical and Price.

• Technical evaluation requires the quoted parts to meet solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms. The quote must state that all technical requirements, including delivery date and part numbers, can be met.

• Price evaluation will be for reasonableness.

• The government may issue a purchase order to Magnatrol Valve Corp. as the sole source vendor if they provide a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

• Quotes must not contain vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as they may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• Quotes should be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449, in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 332911.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK, 471 EAST C STREET, BLDG SP-64, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419.

• Packaging and Marking: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, DOD SUPPLY CHAIN MATERIEL MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES, and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series). Crating must comply with ISPM Publication No. 15.

• Markings for destination (USNS COMFORT) require 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation Team@us.navy.mil.

• Duty-Free Entry is required and must be initiated via the PIEE module.

• Payment instructions will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system.