USNS LUCY STONE Steering Gear Parts

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended.

• Section 14, "Description of Amendment/Modification", Item 1, "Extend solicitation closing date to May 6, 2026."

• The "Response Due Date" in the "Summary of Changes" table has been updated from "30 Apr 2026" to "06 May 2026".

• The deadline for submitting proposals or quotes has been extended to May 6, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended from April 27, 2026, to April 30, 2026.

• Clause 52.222-90, "Addressing DEI Discrimination by Federal Contractors" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been added, effective April 2026.

• Clause 52.244-6, "Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services" (Deviation 2026-00038), has been modified. The effective date has been changed from February 2026 to April 2026.

• Solicitation closing date.

• Added FAR Clause: 52.222-90.

• Modified FAR Clause: 52.244-6.

• The deadline for proposal submissions has been extended to April 30, 2026.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N3220526Q7133) is for the procurement of Steering Gear Parts for the USNS LUCY STONE. The solicitation is issued by MSCHQ NORFOLK and has an offer due date of April 27, 2026.

The solicitation details a list of specific parts required, including various O-RINGS, SEAL KITS, SEAL RINGS, BALL BEARINGS, FILTER CARTRIDGES, EXPANSION TANKS, RUDDER STOCK SHAFTS, BONDED SEALS, and LEVEL GAUGES. Each item is specified with a manufacturer's part number and quantity. A key requirement is the "Item Unique Identification and Valuation" clause (DFARS 252.211-7003), which mandates the use of unique item identifiers for items with a government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, or as otherwise specified.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement for the listed items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is expected on or before July 1, 2026, for all listed items.

• Estimated Value: Not stated in the provided pages.

• Proposal Submission: Quotes must be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist by the offer due date. Accepted formats are Adobe or Microsoft Office. Standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• Evaluation Criteria: Quotes will be evaluated based on Technical acceptability (meeting all solicitation requirements, including parts, delivery dates, and terms) and Price (reasonableness).

• Key Deadlines: Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 01:00 PM.

• The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• Inspection and Acceptance: Will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions at the destination.

• Packaging and Marking: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01 and MIL-STD-129R(series), with specific markings for USNS LUCY STONE.

• Payment Instructions: Utilize Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment requests and receiving reports.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum For The Record" dated April 9, 2026, detailing the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The PID Number for this acquisition is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM1-0146.

The memorandum specifies the product or service as "T-ALT 0169/WI 504 Steering Gear Mod Material Procurement," with a required delivery date of October 1, 2026. The intended use is for material purchase for USNS Lucy Stone FY 27 - T-ALT 0169/WI 504 Stee. The required source is identified as Macgregor USA, Inc.

The determination for sole-source procurement is based on restrictive rights, as MacGregor USA is the OEM and owns all rights to the dimensional, material, and manufacturing details of the product. The document also references standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 for fleet configuration baseline, specifying the make and model as 5142-A-000.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale behind a sole-source procurement for specific steering gear modification materials. It identifies the sole source (MacGregor USA, Inc.) and the specific part number (T-ALT 0169/WI 504) and its intended use. This information helps vendors understand why this particular acquisition is not being competed broadly and may indicate that direct sales or partnerships with MacGregor USA, Inc. are the only avenues for participation.