USNS LUCY STONE_BRAND NAME_SEACHEST VALVE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of three (3) 30" Sea Suction Valve Discs for the USNS Lucy Stone. The acquisition is a Firm Fixed Price contract. The Product Service Code is 4810.

• Three (3) 30" Sea Suction Valve Discs.

• The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Vendor's (Seller's) Part Number: 1087-6-3.

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

• Markings on outside of box/crate/container shall consist of a minimum 2-inch stenciled letters.

• Shipments for multiple vessels shall be delivered in separate boxes/crates/containers for each vessel.

• Material requires duty-free entry into the U.S. Contractor is to initiate the entitlement request via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Duty Free Entry (DFE) module.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery on or before May 29, 2026.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated in the provided pages.

• Offerors must submit quotes via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449.

• Quotes shall be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• The solicitation is a Request for Quotation (RFQ).

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

• Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms.

• Price evaluation will be for reasonableness.

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

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 332912, with a size standard.

• The solicitation issue date is February 10, 2026.

• The offer due date is February 20, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: Destination (MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK).

• Delivery Destination: MSC WAREHOUSE, NORFOLK, VA.

• Deliveries require 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil, phone 757-443-3888.

• Attachments include "Clauses" and "Justification for Brand Name Set Aside."

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Justification for Brand Name Set Aside" memorandum dated February 4, 2026. It outlines the rationale for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Item/Service: The acquisition is for "VALVE AUTOMATION & CONTROLS" as a material purchase for USNS Lucy Stone FY27 PSA - WI 0965 for a valve overhaul.
• Period of Performance: March 1, 2027 - June 1, 2027.
• Sole Source Justification: The justification for limiting competition to one source is based on "STANDARDIZATION / BRAND NAME" per MSC's standardization initiative, where only the specified make/model will satisfy the Government's needs. The identified make/model is VAC / 1087-6-3.
• Compatibility: The item is also justified under "FORM, FIT, AND FUNCTION" as a direct replacement part compatible with existing equipment (VAC / 1087-6-3).
• Other Vessels: The same make/model is used on USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208).

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement for valve automation and controls will likely be a sole-source award to VALVE AUTOMATION & CONTROLS for their specific product (VAC / 1087-6-3) due to standardization and form, fit, and function requirements.

Forms / Attachments / Pricing Sheets

This document lists clauses that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation or contract. It serves as a reference for bidders to understand the legal and regulatory requirements that will apply to the opportunity.

• Clause Number: The unique identifier for each clause.
• Clause Title: A brief description of the clause's subject matter.
• Year/Month: The effective date of the clause.
• Section: The section of the contract or solicitation where the clause is located (e.g., SEC I, SEC K, SEC L).
• Full Text Clauses: Some clauses are provided in full text for clarity, including specific representations and disclosures required from offerors.

Bidders must review these clauses to understand their obligations and requirements. Key clauses highlighted include:

• Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services (252.204-7017, 252.204-7018): Requires representations and potential disclosures regarding the use of certain telecommunications equipment.
• Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime (252.225-7055, 252.225-7056): Requires representations concerning business operations in Venezuela.
• Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (252.225-7059, 252.225-7060): Requires representations related to procurements from this region.
• Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports (252.232-7003): Outlines the process for submitting payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
• Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services (52.212-2): Details the evaluation factors that will be used to award the contract.