USNS COMFORT Osprey Sea Valves
ID: N3220526Q7027Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSCHQ NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Industrial Valve Manufacturing (332911)

PSC

VALVES, NONPOWERED (4820)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking to procure Osprey Sea Valves and associated repair kits, with Tork Systems identified as the sole source vendor for this requirement. The procurement involves a firm-fixed price purchase order for various Osprey Valves, which are critical for maintaining the operational integrity of T-AH Class vessels, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment. Quotes for this opportunity are due by December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and must be submitted via email to Colin Edick at colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil, with delivery expected by September 30, 2026, to Norfolk, VA.

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    This government file, document number N3220526Q7027, details various clauses and regulations for federal contracts, particularly focusing on defense acquisitions. Key clauses cover requirements related to compensation of former DoD officials, whistleblower rights, safeguarding covered defense information, prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment (especially from China's Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region and the Maduro Regime), and the acquisition of foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems. It also outlines procedures for item unique identification and valuation (IUID), electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), and Buy American and Free Trade Agreements certifications. The document emphasizes compliance with defense and federal acquisition regulations, including specific reporting and certification requirements for contractors regarding supply chain integrity, country of origin, and small business designations.
    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (N3220526Q7027) for commercial products, specifically valves and repair kits, with Tork Systems designated as the sole source vendor. The solicitation, an RFQ, follows FAR Subpart 12.6 and is not set aside for small businesses. The NAICS code is 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing). The required items include various Osprey Valves and repair kits, with prices to include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping. A firm-fixed price purchase order is anticipated, with delivery FOB Destination to Norfolk, VA, by September 30, 2026. Quotes are due by December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, via email to Colin J. Edick. Evaluation will prioritize technical capability and price, with a focus on meeting specified requirements and reasonable pricing. Instructions for Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing, packaging, marking, and duty-free entry are also provided.
    This memorandum justifies the use of other than full and open competition for acquiring Osprey Valves for overhauling Sea Valves WI 0956, with a required delivery by September 30, 2026. The acquisition, under the simplified acquisition threshold, is sole-sourced from Tork Systems because Osprey Valve holds proprietary rights to their valves, making them the exclusive manufacturer. This decision is further supported by the need for standardization on T-AH Class vessels and the requirement for direct replacement parts that ensure form, fit, and function compatibility with existing Osprey Valve equipment to maintain class configuration. Additionally, the government lacks the technical expertise to evaluate non-OEM Osprey Valve branded items.
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