USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209) PURIFIER PIPING MOD
Overview
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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) is soliciting proposals for Purifier Piping Modification (C) parts for the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209). This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for specific globe valves. Offers are due March 9, 2026, at 02:00 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation (N3220526Q7049) requires the procurement of specific globe valves:
- Item 0001: Three (3) 1 1/4" GLOBE VALVE, SOCKET WELD, 3000 LB (Manufacturer's Part Number: 235331.250).
- Item 0002: Two (2) 2" GLOBE VALVE, SOCKET WELD, 3000 LB (Manufacturer's Part Number: 235331.400). These parts are essential for the "PURIFIER PIPING MOD (C)" on the USNS LUCY STONE (T-AO 209).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA 23511, United States (Contractor Destination for FOB)
- Delivery Date: On or Before July 1, 2026
- Offer Due: March 9, 2026, 02:00 PM Local Time
- Published: March 2, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Submissions must include:
- Identification of requested item(s), unit price, and extended price.
- Total firm fixed price, any discount terms, and estimated time of delivery.
- Part number and title for each item to verify against the requirements schedule.
- Principal place of performance and country of product origin. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Technical evaluation will verify that quoted parts meet solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and part numbers. Price reasonableness will also be assessed. The Government reserves the right to negotiate and seek quote revisions.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various FAR clauses by reference, including 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5. Payment instructions are via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific packaging and marking requirements (MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D3951) are detailed, along with markings for USNS LUCY STONE. Contractors must use the PIEE Duty Free Entry module for duty-free entry and provide the Buy American-Balance of Payments Program Certificate. Critical Safety Items are identified in relation to ship systems.