USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN Trident Doors
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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, MSCHQ NORFOLK, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of Joiner Doors for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN. This is an unrestricted procurement for various door types, including HVAC, Fan Room, Hazmat Double, Weather Deck, and AMR Storage Room doors. While the solicitation is open for quotes, a separate memorandum justifies the use of other than full and open competition, citing a single-source approach from OEM Trident Maritime due to standardization and compatibility requirements. Quotes are due by April 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific "Joiner Doors" with listed vendor part numbers. All items require DoD unique identification. The doors are critical safety items and are intended to replace damaged/unrepairable doors on T-AKE Class vessels.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS: 332321 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items), Size Standard: $19 million
- Delivery: Required on or before July 27, 2026, for most items. Delivery is FOB Destination to MSC WAREHOUSE, NORFOLK, VA.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes electronically via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist. Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format and should not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions. Evaluation will be based on Technical Acceptability and Price. Technical acceptability requires meeting all solicitation requirements, including specified part numbers and delivery dates. The government reserves the right to negotiate with offerors.
Important Context
A "Memorandum for the Record" dated March 30, 2026, details the "Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition" for this acquisition. It justifies soliciting from a single source, OEM Trident Maritime, for "US Joiner Fire Doors." The basis for this single-source determination is "Standardization" (per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet configuration baseline) and "Compatibility" (as the product is a direct replacement part for existing equipment on T-AKE Class vessels). Trident Maritime owns the data rights and sells directly to the Government.