USNS ROBERT F. KENNEDY (T-AO 208) - Cargo Reefer Mod Parts

This federal solicitation (N3220526Q7185), issued by the Military Sealift Command (MSC) Norfolk, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for cargo reefer modification materials for the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208). The procurement is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing), with a size standard of 750 employees. The solicitation seeks firm-fixed-price quotes for 11 distinct line items of copper-nickel (90/10 CuNi) piping, elbows, tees, couplings, reducers, and caps. All materials must be delivered on or before September 28, 2026, to the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. Inspection and acceptance will also occur at the destination. Quotes are due by July 31, 2026, at 2:00 PM Local Time, and must be submitted electronically via email to the designated contracting personnel. Evaluated on a Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, submissions must include technical details confirming exact part number matches, lead times, and country of origin. Standard commercial terms and conditions are not permitted. The resulting contract will incorporate standard FAR and DFARS clauses, including Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) electronic invoicing instructions, strict packaging guidelines under MIL-STD 129R, and specific ship and base access security requirements for the Norfolk Naval Base.