USNS SACAGAWEA SEA VALVE PIMA
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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) Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for Hull Sea Valves for the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2) Class ship in San Diego, CA. This acquisition is for specific PIMA-MODEL 1626 brand-name valves and rebuild kits. The solicitation is Unrestricted, and proposals are due June 4, 2026, at 01:00 PM (Local Time).
Purpose & Scope
This solicitation aims to procure critical hull sea valves for the USNS SACAGAWEA (T-AKE 2) Class ship. The requirement is for specific PIMA VALVE COMPANY/MILWAUKEE VALVES, justified due to their proprietary rights, critical nature for ship safety and compliance (ABS/USCG), and MSC's standardization initiative for T-AKE class ships. These valves provide seawater to essential systems like firemain, navigation, and propulsion, crucial for safe operation and regulatory compliance.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The solicitation requires the following specific PIMA-MODEL 1626 items:
- PIMA-MODEL 1626 BRZ, 2-INCH SWING CHECK VALVE W/CLOSING DEVICE, B1626A 2" (Quantity: 6)
- PIMA-MODEL 1626, BRZ, 6-INCH SCUPPER, B1626EEA-R-BUNA 6IN (Quantity: 1)
- 2" BRZ SCUPPER W/CLOSING DEVICE, B1626E-B61 2IN (Quantity: 6)
- 3" BRZ SCUPPER W/CLOSING DEVICE, B1626E-B61 3IN (Quantity: 1)
- 4" BRZ SWING CHECK REBUILD KIT, B1620A REBUILD KIT (Quantity: 1)
- 6" BRZ SCUPPER W/CLOSING DEVICE REBUILD KIT, B1626A REBUILD KIT (Quantity: 1) DoD unique identification (DFARS 252.211-7003) is required for items 0002 and 0006.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- FOB: Contractor Destination
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by June 4, 2026, at 01:00 PM (Local Time). The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5. Evaluation will focus on meeting the specified brand-name requirements for these critical components.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: James Parker (james.l.parker2.civ@us.navy.mil, 5642264832)
- Secondary Contact: Edward V. Ruhling (edward.v.ruhling@us.navy.mil, 7574430733)