USNS MEDGAR EVERS - LADISH SEA VALVES
Overview
Buyer
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PSC
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Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically MSCHQ NORFOLK, is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Ladish Sea Valves to support the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13). This acquisition is identified as a sole-source procurement due to proprietary rights held by Ladish Valve Inc. and standardization requirements. Offers are due by June 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for specific Ladish Sea Valves, including:
- Item 0001: LADISH- FIGURE 7275 SS, 1-INCH GLOBE STO (Quantity: 4)
- Item 0002: LADISH-FIGURE 7275 SS, 1.5 INCH GLOBE ST (Quantity: 2)
- Item 0003: LADISH-FIGURE 7275 SS, 2-INCH GLOBE STOP (Quantity: 2)
- Item 0004: LADISH-FIGURE 8275 SS, 2-INCH GATE VALV (Quantity: 7)
All items are to be priced under a Firm Fixed Price arrangement. Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, MIL-STD-2073-1(series), or ASTM D3951(series), with crating adhering to ISPM Publication No. 15. Shipments require specific markings for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS and 48-hour advance notification to the MSC_N48_Transportation Team.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Offer Due Date: June 30, 2026, 05:00 PM (Eastern Time)
- Published Date: June 16, 2026
- Period of Performance: Deliveries are required on or before January 12, 2027.
- Contracting Office: MSCHQ NORFOLK, 471 EAST C ST., NORFOLK, VA 23511, UNITED STATES
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Valves, Nonpowered)
Evaluation
This is a Request for Quote (RFQ). Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination.
Additional Notes
A "Memorandum for the Record" justifies this as a sole-source procurement under the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification cites that Ladish Valve Inc. owns the proprietary rights to the drawings of the valves and that standardization per COMSCINST 4790.3 requires "LADISH 7275" for fleet configuration baseline, making Ladish Valve Inc. or its authorized distributors the only responsible source. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference.