Usns sojourner truth water tight door

Military Sealift Command seeks one A-0 class sliding watertight door assembly (manufacturer part number J760-EP009 with starter panel J760-EP010) for the USNS Sojourner Truth, with proposals due September 29, 2026. The procurement is set aside for Women-Owned Small Businesses and is a sole-source acquisition justified on standardization grounds under COMSCINST 4790.3 requiring compatibility with existing fleet configuration across T-AO 205 John Lewis Class vessels.

Place of performance and delivery destination is MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia. The item is designated a ship critical safety item subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance. Contractor must provide DoD unique identification or recognized equivalent per DFARS 252.211-7003. Delivery is required by May 3, 2027, with inspection and acceptance at both origin and destination.

The independent government estimate is $288,850 under a firm fixed-price arrangement. NAICS code is 332321 (Plate Work Manufacturing); PSC code is 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items). Contracting is administered by MSC N32205 in Norfolk, Virginia, with Samuel Queen as the contracting officer (564-226-7555, samuel.n.queen2.civ@us.navy.mil). Contractor must submit invoices and receiving reports through WAWF using specified DoDAAC codes and provide 48-hour advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil prior to delivery. Packaging must identify the vessel and comply with MIL-STD 129R. The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses addressing Buy American provisions, electronic payment, critical safety items, and duty-free entry. Amendment 0002, posted September 22, extended the due date from September 18 to September 29 at 1 PM EST; offerors must acknowledge receipt of all amendments.