Class Buy Oilers (T-AO 187) - CPP Valves

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks to procure controllable pitch propeller (CPP) valves and manifold assemblies for the T-AO 187 Class Buy oilers, with proposals due August 26, 2026. This procurement is designated for women-owned small businesses (WOSB) and unrestricted within that set-aside; however, the underlying justification and approval establishes this as a brand name, limited source procurement from Bird Johnson Propeller Company as the sole manufacturer of these proprietary OEM parts under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1).

Place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia. The solicitation covers six line items: three valve part numbers (P-1-19-33, P-1-20-19, P-1-19-28) with quantities of one each (items 0001–0003) and the same three part numbers with quantities of two each (items 0004–0006). Delivery is required by September 25, 2026, to two destinations: Military Sealift Command BATS in San Diego, California (items 0001–0003) and MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia (items 0004–0006), FOB destination. All items are firm fixed-price basis. The valves support three vessels—USNS Henry J. Kaiser (T-AO 187), USNS Joshua Humphreys (T-AO 188), and USNS Leroy Grumman (T-AO 195)—for installation during FY27 regular overhaul and dry dock operations. These are long lead time materials requiring FY26 Operation and Maintenance Navy funding. Overhaul start dates are December 15, 2026 (Kaiser), January 20, 2027 (Grumman), and May 25, 2027 (Humphreys). The NAICS code is 332912 (Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing); PSC is 4810 (Valves, Powered). Contracts incorporate DFARS 252.211-7003 item unique identification and valuation requirements, electronic invoicing via WAWF, and critical safety items surveillance. Amendment 0001, effective August 25, 2026, extended the deadline from August 21 at 2:00 PM EDT to August 26 at 4:00 PM EST; acknowledge receipt is required.