USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS FIRE MAIN VALVES

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of fire main valves for the USNS Washington Chambers. The government is seeking to acquire three (3) butterfly wafer valves, part numbers 06JG57731X and 16JG57731X.

• Three (3) butterfly wafer valves, part number 06JG57731X.

• Three (3) butterfly wafer valves, part number 16JG57731X.

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

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for both line items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is due on or before April 1, 2026.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil and MSCPAC_BATS@us.navy.mil.

• Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

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

• Quotes must not contain vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions.

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

• Price evaluation will be for reasonableness.

• The acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 332911

• Size Standard: 150 employees

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK, 471 EAST C STREET, BLDG SP-64, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419.

• Delivery Destination: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, 9284 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA 92123-5000.

• FOB Details: Contractor Destination.

• Offer Due Date: March 11, 2026, 10:00 AM.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the item or service required, the intended use, and lists potential vendors. The primary justification for sole-source procurement is based on restrictive rights (proprietary rights to drawings owned by Crane Center Line) and critical ship equipment status, where failure poses a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. It also cites standardization/brand name requirements per MSC's initiative and the need for direct replacement parts compatible in form, fit, and function.

This document indicates that the government intends to sole-source the procurement of "Ships Fire Main Valves" from Crane Center Line, citing proprietary rights and critical equipment needs. Bidders who are not Crane Center Line or its authorized representatives may find this information relevant if they believe they can meet the requirements or if they have grounds to protest the sole-source justification. The required delivery date is May 1, 2026.