Sources Sought.docx
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This is a Sources Sought Notice issued by the Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command for valves and piping materials for the USS CAFFERATA (ESB-8). The Government is conducting market research to identify potential small business sources prior to formal solicitation issuance. The required materials include 1,650 linear feet of 3" NPS seamless 90-10 CUNI piping per MIL-T-16420, along with various flanged bronze and monel trim valves in 3" sizes and two dog-leg hose assemblies. All materials must be delivered by January 30, 2027—a firm date tied to mission readiness—to MSC W143 Warehouse 1958 Gilbert St. DWY 10, Norfolk VA 23511. The appropriate NAICS code is 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing).
Capabilities statements from interested small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone, and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses, are due by August 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT via email only to edward.b.yarbrough.civ@us.navy.mil. The formal solicitation is anticipated to issue on or about August 28, 2026, with contract award expected on or about September 3, 2026. Submission of a capabilities statement is voluntary and not a prerequisite to future offerings. Interested parties should include company profile information (employee count, office locations, UEI, CAGE Code, small business status), facility location where work will be performed, and details regarding any large business partnerships. This market research notice does not constitute a request for quotes or proposals, and the Government will not pay for information received.
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THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation or request for quotes, and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There are no solicitation, specifications, or drawings available currently. Military Sealift Command is seeking eligible businesses that can provide the following valves and piping the USS CAFFERATA (ESB-8). The delivery location will be MSC W143 Warehouse 1958 Gilbert St. DWY 10, Norfolk VA 23511. The required delivery date is January 30, 2027, and is a firm date that must be met by the proposal due to mission readiness.
Material required:
| Line |
| Description |
| Quantity |
| Unit of Measure |
| 0001 |
| PIPING, 3" NPS, CLASS 200, SEAMLESS, 90-10 CUNI, MIL-T-16420 TYPE 1 |
| 1,650 |
| LF |
| 0002 |
| VALVE, GATE, BOLTED BONNET, RISING STEM, FLANGED, 3" NPS, BRONZE, CLASS 150, ASTM B61/ANSI B16.34 |
| 12 |
| EA |
| 0003 |
| VALVE, 3-WAY BALL, FLANGED, FLAT FACE, MONEL TRIM, 3" NPS, BRONZE, FULL PORT, CLASS 150, ASTM B62 |
| 3 |
| EA |
| 0004 |
| VALVE, BALL, FLANGED, MONEL TRIM, 3", BRONZE, FULL PORT, CLASS 150, ASTM B62 |
| 6 |
| EA |
| 0005 |
| DOG-LEG HOSE ASSEMBLY, 3" NPS, FLANGED, 4-BOLT, 90 DEG, S6430-AE-TED-010, RUBBER |
| 2 |
| EA |
The estimated issue date of this solicitation is on/about August 28, 2026. After issuance, the solicitation may be obtained on the Sam.gov website.
All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, and Certified HUBZone and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a small business set-aside acquisition, in lieu of full and open competition, is in the Government's best interest. This office anticipates the award of a contract on or about September 3, 2026. The appropriate NAICS Code is 332911, Industrial Valve Manufacturing. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources because of this synopsis.
It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) The facility where the work will be performed; (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.
Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry.
RESPONSES ARE DUE on August 12, 2026, by 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. Responses can be sent via email to edward.b.yarbrough.civ@us.navy.mil. Fax or mail submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Brett Yarbrough via edward.b.yarbrough.civ@us.navy.mil.
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