Usns newport hydraulic hose replacement

Military Sealift Command seeks procurement of a hydraulic hose kit (OEM Trident Maritime Systems part number P005592) for the USNS Newport (T-EPF 12) stern ramp assembly, with an offer due date of May 26, 2026 at 4:00 PM local time and a required delivery date of March 12, 2027. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and uses sole-source justification limiting competition to the OEM.

Place of performance is Norfolk, Virginia. The contracting activity is MSC-Norfolk, located at 471 East C Street, Norfolk, VA 23511, with solicitation contact Matias Parker (564-226-5484).

The stern ramp qualifies as critical ship equipment under SMS Procedure Number SMS 10.6.002-All; failure poses hazards to the ship, crew, and environment. The OEM holds proprietary design data, drawings, and specifications for the stern ramp assembly, making parts compatible only through the OEM. The purchased components are direct replacement parts requiring identical specifications to the original parts to ensure proper fit, function, and safety certification. The Oldenburg Group Inc. (Lakeshore) Model F113533 stern ramp system is standardized across the EPF Class of vessels, aligning with MSC's standardization initiative.

This is a Request for Quote for a single line item under a firm fixed-price arrangement. The NAICS code is 332312, Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing; PSC code is 2040, Marine Hardware And Hull Items. The item requires DoD unique identification or DoD recognized unique identification equivalent per DFARS 252.211-7003. Inspection and acceptance occur at both the contractor's facility and destination (MSC Program Management Centralized and Support Staff, Norfolk, VA 23511-2419, contact Melissa Gooch, Principal Port Engineer). Delivery is FOB Destination. Payment is through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).