USNS LUCY STONE_BRAND NAME_SEACHEST VALVE

SOL #: N3220526Q7069Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing (332912)

PSC

Valves, Powered (4810)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a9fd0bf622174dda958d0be6521a9c61/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 10, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 3, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 8:00 PM

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, through MSCHQ NORFOLK, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of three (3) 30" Sea Suction Valve Discs for the USNS Lucy Stone. This is a Firm Fixed Price acquisition, identified as UNRESTRICTED, but requires a specific brand-name part: VAC / 1087-6-3. Quotes are due by February 20, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.

Scope of Work

This opportunity requires the supply of three (3) 30" Sea Suction Valve Discs, specifically the VAC / 1087-6-3 model, for the USNS Lucy Stone. The acquisition is justified as brand-name due to standardization and form, fit, and function requirements, as it is a direct replacement part compatible with existing equipment. The same make/model is also used on USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208).

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (RFQ)
Product Service Code: 4810 (Valves, Powered)
Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED (though brand-name specific)
Delivery: On or before May 29, 2026, to MSC WAREHOUSE, NORFOLK, VA.
Place of Performance: Delivery to MSC WAREHOUSE, NORFOLK, VA. Inspection and Acceptance at Destination (MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK).

Submission & Evaluation

Offerors must submit quotes via email to the contracting officer, Susan Bryant (susan.b.bryant.civ@us.navy.mil), by the deadline. Quotes should be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

Evaluation: Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
Technical Evaluation: Quoted parts must meet all solicitation requirements, including the specific part number (VAC / 1087-6-3) and delivery dates.
Price Evaluation: For reasonableness.
Important Note: Standard commercial terms and conditions from offerors may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

Key Requirements & Clauses

Part Number: Vendor's (Seller's) Part Number: 1087-6-3.
Identification: Contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or equivalent (DFARS 252.211-7003).
Packaging & Marking: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, utilizing MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series). Crating must be ISPM Publication No. 15 certified. Markings on outside of box/crate/container must be a minimum of 2-inch stenciled letters.
Delivery Notification: 48-hour advance notification required to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil.
Duty-Free Entry: Material requires duty-free entry into the U.S.; contractor to initiate entitlement request via PIEE DFE module.
Mandatory Clauses: Bidders must review incorporated clauses, including those related to covered defense telecommunications equipment, business operations with the Maduro Regime, procurements from Xinjiang, and electronic submission of payment requests (WAWF).