USNS COMFORT Osprey Sea Valves

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is procuring Osprey brand sea valves and repair kits for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 19) vessel through a sole-source Request for Quotes. The procurement includes 11 units of 4" bronze valves, 6 units of 3" bronze valves, 4 units of 6" bronze valves, and various repair kits for butterfly and check valves manufactured specifically by Osprey Valve. This is a commercial product acquisition under FAR regulations with a firm-fixed price structure, and quotes must be submitted by December 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST to Colin J. Edick via email. The evaluation will focus on technical capability to meet specific part numbers and delivery requirements, as well as price competitiveness. All deliverables must reach the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, VA, by September 30, 2026, and responses must comply with representations and certifications covering business size, ownership status, cybersecurity, supply chain security, labor standards, and various statutory requirements.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded as a sole-source contract to Tork Systems, the known vendor for Osprey Valve components. The justification for sole-source procurement rests on Osprey Valve's proprietary rights to valve-related data and its position as the only manufacturer capable of producing these direct replacement parts compatible with the T-AH Class vessel configuration, with MSC lacking the technical knowledge to evaluate non-OEM alternatives. The contract falls under NAICS code 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and PSC code 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered). All deliveries must be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system and must include specific packaging, marking, and duty-free entry requirements as outlined in the solicitation documents.