Usns grasp AFT hatch

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure two aft salvage hatches for the USNS GRASP, specifically a 24-inch x 24-inch aft salvage hatch scuttle and a 14-foot 6-inch x 12-foot aft salvage hatch. The solicitation (RFQ N3220525Q2222) requires manufacturers to produce these marine hardware items according to specific government-provided technical drawings, which will be released only after a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement is submitted. Quotes are due by February 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, with the government planning to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Technical submissions must include precise part numbers and descriptions to verify compliance with all requirements. The primary evaluation criteria will focus on technical accuracy, pricing, and the ability to meet the specified manufacturing specifications.

The solicitation is explicitly set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing), with a size standard of 750 employees. Delivery of the manufactured hatches is required by November 27, 2025, to the MSC BATS Warehouse located in San Diego, California, with FOB destination terms. Potential offerors must include unit pricing inclusive of shipping, total firm-fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, and technical specifications in their quotes. The contract will require vendors to demonstrate their capability to precisely manufacture marine hardware items matching the exact technical specifications provided by the Military Sealift Command. The point of contact for this procurement is Colin J. Edick, who can be reached at 564-226-1232 for any additional information or clarification regarding the solicitation.