USCGC James Rankin Steering Proportinal Valve
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 70Z08525Q0019390
- Agency
-
Coast Guard
Department of Homeland Security
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336611 Ship Building and Repairing
- Place of performance
- Curtis Bay, Maryland 21226, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of Homeland Security's US Coast Guard is seeking to procure two Steering Proportional Valves for the USCGC JAMES RANKIN (WLM-555), a vessel currently unable to meet full operational commitments due to a critical hydraulic system failure. The valves must be configured to Controlled Enterprise Incorporated VS8640-VB131B specifications and be compatible with the Z-Con/Tano steering system. The solicitation stems from a recent dockside availability where a port z-drives hydraulic proportional valve failed, causing a major hydraulic fluid leak, and the original equipment manufacturer is no longer in business. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the urgent nature of the procurement suggests technical compliance and rapid delivery will be key considerations. The solicitation was posted on May 27, 2025, with proposal responses due by June 9, 2025, and a required delivery date of June 30, 2025.
The contract opportunity is set aside for total small business participation and falls under the NAICS category 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing, with a Product Service Code of 2090 for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. The place of performance is Curtis Bay, Baltimore, Maryland, with specific shipping instructions to deliver the valves to the USCGC JAMES RANKIN, Attention: MKCS Brian Dale, at 2401 Hawkins Point Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. The procurement requires two Steering Proportional Valves to be delivered as quickly as possible to restore the vessel's operational capabilities. While no specific award value is mentioned, the urgent operational need and specialized technical requirements suggest this is a mission-critical procurement. The solicitation emphasizes immediate shipping and resolution of the vessel's current mechanical limitations.
Notice text
SOW for Steering Proportional Valve
USCGC JAMES RANKIN (WLM-555)
1. Background: Request product line procures replacement valve or fund overhaul of
existing valve. SF just completed a dockside availability and believes that there may have
been a misalignment with valves prior to energizing the Z-Drive system due to contractor
interference in the system. While op testing ships propulsion close to the conclusion of
the availability, ships force responded to failure of the port z-drives hydraulic
proportional valve and a major hydraulic fluid leak. Further troubleshooting suggests
internal seal failure. SFLC does not have any replacement Steering Proportional Valves
on hand and OEM is no longer in business. Cutter is currently unable to meet full
operational commitments.
2. SFLC engineering recommends replacing both Port and STBD Steering Proportional
Valves to be the same configuration
3. Steering Proportional Valves to be configured IAW Controlled Enterprise Incorporated
VS8640-VB131B. The valve is identified in CG Tech Pub Appendix A.9 (attached) and compatible
with Z-Con/Tano steering system described in TP: 3605C (attached).
4. This solicitation is to provide:
Steering Proportional Valve
QTY: 02
5. Vendor to ship Steering Proportional Valves to:
USCGC JAMES RANKIN
ATTN: MKCS, BRIAN DALE
2401 HAWKINS POINT RD
BALTIMORE, MD. 21226
6. Request shipping ASAP
RDD:30 JUNE 2025
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| James Rankin Z Drive Proportiner Valve - SOW.pdf |
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