USNS GRASP Stern Tube Seal

The Military Sealift Command (MSC), a component of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting quotes for stern tube seal components required for the USNS GRASP vessel. The procurement seeks five distinct parts including sealing elements, garter springs, helical compression springs, and inflatable seals—totaling 14 individual components manufactured to FMC Technologies Inc. specifications. The RFQ requires offerors to provide detailed pricing, technical specifications, and origin information, with quotes due by November 19, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST submitted via email to Colin J. Edick. The solicitation will be evaluated on a firm-fixed price basis, with award going to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter based on technical capability and pricing criteria. This is a commercial products procurement under standard FAR provisions, requiring compliance with numerous federal regulations including Buy American requirements, cybersecurity standards, and supply chain security protocols.

This procurement is not set aside for small businesses and falls under NAICS code 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing). The procurement documents indicate that FMC Technologies Inc. holds proprietary rights to the technical data and drawings, though the solicitation seeks competitive quotes for these required components. Delivery and acceptance are scheduled for December 11, 2026, at the MSC BATS Warehouse in San Diego, California. The total quantity involves 2-4 units per line item across the five distinct parts specified. The solicitation includes provisions for duty-free entry of materials and incorporates a fiscal year 2026 appropriations clause due to current government funding circumstances, with potential delivery considerations related to the timing of appropriations availability.