USNS GRASP Pilot House Windows

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is conducting a market research initiative to identify potential sources for 21 pilot house level windows required for the USNS GRASP (T-ARS 51) vessel. The procurement targets small businesses, including Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Certified HUBZone businesses, and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses capable of manufacturing and delivering the specified window assemblies. Key requirements include the production of five distinct line items comprising fixed non-icing windows, hinged non-icing windows, and spinning windows in two size configurations (29" x 25" and 33" x 25"), with delivery mandated to MSC Bats Warehouse in San Diego, California by September 14, 2026—identified as a firm date critical to mission readiness. Interested vendors must submit capabilities packages by March 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time to colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil, with responses to include company profile information, facility details, and any large business partnerships. The formal solicitation is anticipated to be issued on or about April 1, 2026, via Sam.gov, with contract award expected on or about May 29, 2026.

This procurement carries no set-aside designations and does not identify any incumbent contractors or current suppliers. The specific window quantities include eight 29" x 25" fixed windows, six 29" x 25" hinged windows, two 33" x 25" fixed windows, four 29" x 25" spinning windows, and one 33" x 25" hinged window, reflecting a total of 21 units across all categories. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, which is issued for market research purposes only and does not obligate the Government to compensate respondents or commit to awarding a contract to any participating vendor. The applicable NAICS code is 332321 (Metal Window and Door Manufacturing), and the product service code is 9340 (Glass Fabricated Materials), indicating the technical classification of the required goods. Participation in this sources sought notice is not a prerequisite for consideration in the formal solicitation process.