USS EMORY S. LAND Valves

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services, issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) by Military Sealift Command. Award is anticipated to be made to Tork Systems as the sole source vendor.

The procurement is for Osprey Valve butterfly valves and gear operators. Specific items include:

• 4 BRZ WAFER BUTTERFLY VALVE MT (3 Each)
• 4 GEAR OPERATOR (3 Each)
• 3 BRZ WAFER BUTTERFLY VALVE MT (4 Each)
• 2-3 GEAR OPERATOR (10 Each)
• 2 BRZ WAFER BUTTERFLY VALVE MT (6 Each)
• 5 BRZ WAFER BUTTERFLY VALVE MT (3 Each)
• 5-6 GEAR OPERATOR (3 Each)

Prices must include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and Shipping. Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Contract Type: Firm-fixed price purchase order.

• Delivery Date: July 1, 2026.

• Delivery Location: N40443 MSC SSU BATS SAN DIEGO, 9284 BALBOA AVE. San Diego, CA 92123.

• Solicitation Number: N3220526Q7055.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Submission Deadline: February 6, 10:00 AM EST.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical capability of the item to meet Government requirements and price.

• Quote Requirements: Price quote (itemized, unit, extended, total), discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission (part number/title for parts, pre-award requirements for services), principal place of performance, and country of product origin.

• Vendor Terms: Quotes must not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may result in rejection.

• This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses.

• NAICS Code: 332911 (Check valves, industrial-type, manufacturing).

• PSC/FSC: 4810 (Valves, Powered).

• Provisions and clauses are in effect through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Publication Notice 20251110.

• Offeror Representations and Certifications (FAR 52.212-3(Dev)) must be completed and returned with the quote.

• Specific instructions for Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing, packaging, marking, and duty-free entry are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, identified by the number N3220526Q7055, is a list of clauses incorporated by reference into a solicitation. It details various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses that potential offerors must adhere to. These clauses cover a wide range of requirements, including:

• Prohibitions and Representations: Clauses related to the acquisition of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services (e.g., 252.204-7017, 252.204-7018, 252.204-7019, 252.204-7020), business operations with the Maduro regime (252.225-7055, 252.225-7056), and procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (252.225-7059, 252.225-7060).
• Item Identification and Valuation: Requirements for unique item identification and valuation (252.211-7003), including specific methods for marking and reporting.
• Payment and Reporting: Instructions for electronic submission of payment requests and receiving reports via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) (252.232-7003, 252.232-7006).
• Offeror Representations and Certifications: Various clauses requiring offerors to represent their status and compliance, including those related to commercial products and services (52.212-3), Buy American Act (252.225-7000), critical safety items (252.209-7010), and telecommunications and video surveillance services (52.204-24).
• Small Business Programs: Clauses related to small business concerns, including set-asides and preferences for HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), and other categories.

Offerors must carefully review all incorporated clauses to ensure their proposals meet all regulatory and contractual requirements. Specific attention should be paid to representations and certifications, as failure to comply may impact eligibility for award. The document also references various attachments and forms that may be required.

This document is a compilation of clauses and does not represent the full solicitation. Offerors must refer to the complete solicitation package for all requirements, including the Statement of Work, proposal submission instructions, and evaluation criteria.

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 sole source identified, and the rationale for sole-source procurement.

This memorandum is relevant to potential bidders as it explains why only one source will be solicited for this requirement. It identifies the item as "Osprey Valve" for "Overhauling Sea Valves work item 09560," with a required delivery date of July 1, 2026. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on:

• Restrictive Rights: Osprey Valve owns proprietary data for their valves, making them the sole manufacturer, and they sell through Tork Systems. No other vendor has access to sell these valves.
• Critical Ship Equipment: The valves are part of an obsolete cooling system, and failure would compromise the entire cooling loop, leading to catastrophic flooding, machinery damage, and mission-incapable status. Proactive replacement is essential for vessel safety and mission assurance.
• Standardization/Brand Name: The procurement aligns with MSC's standardization initiative, requiring the specific Osprey Valve make/model for compatibility with AS Class vessels.
• Form, Fit, and Function: The valves are direct replacement parts that must be compatible with existing equipment without alteration.
• Other: MSC lacks the technical knowledge to evaluate non-OEM Osprey Valve branded items.

This document indicates that the procurement is for a specific brand of valve due to proprietary rights, critical system requirements, and standardization, limiting competition.