USNS MEDGAR EVERS Windows

Amendment / Modification

This amendment modifies Solicitation N3220526Q7156, originally dated 05 May 2026.

• Intended Awardee Revision: The amendment revises the intended awardee from Cornell-Carr to Triman Industries, Inc., A Division of Blue Raven Solutions.

• Solicitation N3220526Q7156: The solicitation itself is being amended.

• FAR Provision 52.212-1 (ADDENDUM - SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS) INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES: This provision has been modified. Key changes include:

  • Clarification that the Addendum to FAR 52.212-1 takes precedence over FAR Provision 52.212-1 in case of inconsistency.
  • The terms "offeror" and "offer" are to be understood as "quoter" and "quote," respectively.
  • The term "award" is to be understood as the Government's issuance of an order.
  • Paragraph (a) of the provision has been amended to specify required information in quotes, including:
    • Price quote with itemized pricing, unit price, and extended price.
    • Total Firm Fixed Price.
    • Any Discount Terms.
    • Estimated time of delivery.
    • Technical Submission Requirements (description for parts, or pre-award requirements for services).
    • Principal place of performance and country of product origin.
  • Quotes must be emailed in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Evaluation Factors: The government may issue a purchase order to Triman Industries, Inc., A Division of Blue Raven Solutions as the sole source vendor if they provide a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

• Quote Submission: Quotes must not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• The amendment does not explicitly state a change to the proposal deadline. However, bidders should ensure their quotes adhere to the revised instructions and evaluation factors.

• The evaluation factors now indicate a potential sole source award to Triman Industries, Inc., A Division of Blue Raven Solutions.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated May 1, 2026, detailing the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It specifies the product as "Bridge windows for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 130)" with a required delivery date of September 1, 2026. The intended use is a bridge window replacement, and the required source is identified as Cornell-Carr.

The document determines that only one responsible source, Cornell-Carr, is available for this requirement. The justification is based on "STANDARDIZATION" per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline, and "COMPATIBILITY" as the product is a direct replacement part. Cornell-Carr owns the data for the windows installed on the vessel. This information is critical for potential bidders to understand why the opportunity may be sole-sourced and to identify the specific product and manufacturer required.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the replacement of windows on the USNS MEDGAR EVERS bridge. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• The primary deliverable is an "ELECTRICALLY HEATED GLASS PANEL" with specific dimensions (42-13/16" TOP x 31-1/16" BTM x 45-5/16" HGT).

• The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable, requiring DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• The vendor's part number is CC-797K.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Offerors must submit quotes electronically via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist.

• Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and fair and reasonable pricing.

• The government may negotiate with offerors.

• The government may issue a purchase order to a sole source vendor if they provide a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price.

• Offerors must not submit their standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may result in rejection.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• Solicitation Issue Date: 05 May 2026

• Offer Due Date/Local Time: 11 May 2026, 10:00 AM

• Delivery Date: 01 Sep 2026

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

• Packaging and marking instructions are provided, requiring compliance with DODMANUAL 4140.01 and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series), and MIL-STD 129R(series) for markings. Wood packaging must comply with ISPM Publication No. 15.

• Shipments for multiple vessels must be delivered in separate boxes/crates/containers.

• Deliveries to FOB Destination (Norfolk, VA) require 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation Team.