USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS FIRE MAIN VALVES

SOL #: N3220526Q7065Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

San Diego, CA

NAICS

Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

PSC

Valves, Powered (4810)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7d511517135443d0b087bc073eddcd0d/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 19, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 6, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 19, 2026, 2:00 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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), through its MSCHQ NORFOLK office, is soliciting quotes for fire main valves for the USNS Washington Chambers. This unrestricted acquisition seeks specific butterfly wafer valves. Quotes are due March 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work / Key Requirements

This solicitation is for the procurement of six (6) butterfly wafer valves in total:

Three (3) butterfly wafer valves, part number 06JG57731X.
Three (3) butterfly wafer valves, part number 16JG57731X.
The contractor must comply with DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, requiring DoD unique identification or equivalent.

Contract Details & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for both line items.
Delivery Due: On or before April 1, 2026.
FOB Details: Contractor Destination.
Published: February 19, 2026.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil and MSCPAC_BATS@us.navy.mil.
Format: Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quote.
- Technical evaluation will ensure quoted parts meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms.
- Price evaluation will assess reasonableness.
Important Note: Quotes must not contain the vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions.

Eligibility / Set-Aside

Set-Aside: This acquisition is unrestricted.
NAICS Code: 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing).
Size Standard: 150 employees.

Additional Notes

Place of Performance (Delivery Destination): MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, 9284 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA 92123-5000.
Inspection and Acceptance Location: MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK, 471 EAST C STREET, BLDG SP-64, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419.
Contact: Primary point of contact is Christina Guevara at christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil or 564-226-1266.
Sole-Source Justification: An accompanying document indicates an intent to sole-source "Ships Fire Main Valves" from Crane Center Line due to proprietary rights and critical equipment status. However, this solicitation is issued as unrestricted, inviting competitive quotes. Bidders not affiliated with Crane Center Line may wish to review the justification if considering a protest.