USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T AKE 13) SOLENOID VALVE
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, Military Sealift Command (MSC) Headquarters Norfolk, is soliciting quotes for 15 Solenoid Valves for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13). This is an UNRESTRICTED acquisition for a specific brand-name product to maintain fleet standardization. Quotes are due by June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This Request for Quote (RFQ) is for the procurement of 15 units of a specific bronze solenoid valve. The required part is a MAGNATROL VALVE CORP. VALVE 1-1/2" BRONZE NO; 480/60, 480/60, E33GRV26-OF1, E33GR26F1-DCVO, with the Part Number E33GR26F1-DCVO. This valve is compatible with "T-AKE CLASS T-ALT 519" vessels. The acquisition is justified as brand-name and for standardization purposes per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain the fleet configuration baseline.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quote - RFQ)
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
- Deliverables: 15 units of the specified solenoid valve
- Delivery Date: On or Before January 27, 2027
- FOB: Contractor Destination
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Small Business Size Standard: 125 employees)
- Quote Due: June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM Z
- Published: May 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449. Accepted formats are Adobe or Microsoft Office. Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and part numbers. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness. Quotes must not contain vendor standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may be considered a material defect.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses. Offerors should be aware of Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, packaging and marking requirements, and ship/base access procedures. For pre-award ship visits, offerors must complete a Department of the Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass Registration form (SECNAV 5512/1). Shipments require 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil.