USNS LUCY STONE Stern Tube Seal Parts

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of Stern Tube System Parts for the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209). The acquisition is being conducted as an unrestricted procurement.

• Item 0001: AFT CHROME SPLIT NON STAND. SIZE 670 (Quantity: 2)

• Item 0002: FWD LINER/CAST IRON SPLIT SIZE 630 (Quantity: 2)

• Item 0003: AFT SEAL SYSTEM (Quantity: 2)

• Item 0004: FWD SEAL SYSTEM (Quantity: 2) All items require DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all listed items.

• Delivery Schedule: Delivery on or before January 1, 2027, for all items.

• FOB: Destination.

• Inspection and Acceptance: To be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions at MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK, 471 EAST C STREET, BLDG SP-64, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419.

• Offer Due Date: April 21, 2026, at 01:00 PM local time.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist. Accepted formats are Adobe or Microsoft Office. No other method is acceptable.

• Evaluation Factors:

  • Technical: Quoted parts must meet solicitation requirements, including required parts, delivery dates, and terms and conditions. The quote must state that all technical requirements, including part numbers and delivery dates, can be met.
  • Price: Quoted pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness.

• Note: Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions (DFARS 252.232-7006).

• Packaging and marking instructions are provided, requiring compliance with DODMANUAL 4140.01 and MIL-STD-2073-1.

• Duty-free entry is available for this material, and contractors must initiate the request via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum For The Record" regarding the "USE OF OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION FOR AN ACQUISITION UNDER THE SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION THRESHOLD." It documents the decision to procure goods or services from a single source under the simplified acquisition threshold, citing specific justifications.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale behind a sole-source procurement. It details:

• Product/Service: WI 907 Stern Tube Material Procurement.
• Intended Use: Material purchase for USNS Lucy Stone FY 27 - WI 907.
• Required Source: Simplex Americas, LLC.
• Justification: The determination is based on "RESTRICTIVE RIGHTS" as Simplex America is the OEM and owns all rights to the necessary details. It also notes "STANDARDIZATION" per COMSCINST 4790.3, specifying the SIMPLEX-Type SC3 670/630 make and model for fleet configuration baseline.
• Delivery: Required by 01/01/2027.

This information helps bidders understand why a particular opportunity might be restricted to a single source and the specific product being procured.