USNS CODY (T-EPF 14) HEF Curtain Replacement

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks procurement of one aluminized curtain foam containment system for the USNS CODY (T-EPF 14), with quotes due October 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST. The solicitation (N3220527Q7005) is issued as a Request for Quote with an apparent conflict in set-aside designation: one document states no set-aside is used; another indicates Women-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS 332919 with a $3.5 million size standard. A separate justification memorandum supports single-source award to Hiller Companies, the original equipment manufacturer, based on proprietary rights, exclusive licensing, and standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3 to maintain fleet baseline across EPF Class vessels.

Place of performance is the United States. Delivery is FOB Destination to MSC W143 Warehouse, 1968 Gilbert Street, Norfolk, Virginia, with acceptance required by December 28, 2026. The specific part required is Hiller Companies part number 28963-AFT-1600. The procurement is Firm Fixed Price. Quoters must submit pricing inclusive of Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, Department of Defense unique identification, and shipping as a single line item. All packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073-1 or ASTM D3951 series standards, with exterior markings identifying vessel name, requisition number, and purchase order number. Material qualifies for duty-free entry; contractors must initiate entitlement requests through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment Duty Free Entry module. A 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil is required prior to delivery. Quoters must submit the part number and title to verify conformance. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter or, under the single-source justification, to Hiller Companies if its quote is technically acceptable at a fair and reasonable price.