Lavish Sea Valves for the USNS SUPPLY
ID: N3220525Q2200Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

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MISCELLANEOUS SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (2090)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking quotations for the procurement of Lavish Sea Valves for the USNS SUPPLY, with a focus on stainless steel globe and gate valves. The primary objective is to replace existing corroded sea valves while the ship is in dry dock, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards, with a delivery deadline set for September 30, 2025. This acquisition is critical for maintaining ship safety and aligns with the MSC's standardization initiative, as the proprietary rights held by Ladish Valves necessitate a sole-source procurement approach. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by February 12, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Grant Sivertson at grant.t.sivertson.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 757-443-0927.

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    The Military Sealift Command is issuing a combined synopsis and solicitation (N3220525Q2200) for commercial products and services related to ship building and repair under NAICS code 336611. This request for quotes (RFQ) seeks quotations for specific items, including stainless steel globe and gate valves, with a delivery deadline of September 30, 2025, to Norfolk, VA. The RFQ emphasizes a firm-fixed price model without commercial financing. The submission deadline for quotes is set for February 12, 2025, wherein quoters must include a comprehensive price quote, technical submission, and details regarding the product origin. This solicitation does not favor small business participation and specifies compliance with various federal acquisition regulations and provisions for contract terms and conditions. Emphasizing the importance of safety and quality, it includes clauses related to the employment of U.S.-flag vessels, security, and the prohibition of certain telecommunications equipment. The document outlines a clear framework for vendor compliance and submission formats. Ultimately, the solicitation aims to ensure that the Military Sealift Command obtains essential marine parts and services while adhering to legal and operational standards.
    This memorandum outlines the rationale for utilizing a sole-source acquisition process for sea valves, specifically from Ladish Valves, under the simplified acquisition threshold. The requirement is to replace existing corroded sea valves while the ship is in dry dock, with a delivery deadline of September 30, 2025. The absence of competition is justified by proprietary rights held by Ladish Valves, as they own the drawings and specifications for these valves. This acquisition is deemed critical for ship safety and environmental protection, fulfilling the needs of the Military Sealift Command's standardization initiative. Given that the necessary manufacturing and technical information for evaluation is not available to assess alternatives, and to ensure compatibility with existing systems, this procurement action is recommended. The memorandum serves to formally record the decision-making process and provides a concise justification for this approach in compliance with federal acquisition regulations.
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