USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS Crane ChemPharma Sea Valves

The Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure specialized Crane ChemPharma sea valves for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS, a naval vessel requiring critical equipment maintenance. The solicitation (N3220525Q2327) specifically requests nine different sizes of butterfly valves ranging from 2" to 30", with quantities between 1-5 units per valve size. All valves must be manufactured by Crane ChemPharma and are considered critical equipment where failure could restrict ship operations. The procurement will be conducted as a firm-fixed price Request for Quote (RFQ), with quotes due by April 25, 2025, at 10:00am EDT. Evaluation will be based on a lowest-priced technically acceptable approach, considering both technical capability and pricing, with potential contractors required to submit quotes via email to Colin J. Edick.

The solicitation is not set aside for small businesses and will utilize NAICS code 332911 for Industrial Valve Manufacturing. Delivery is specified as FOB Destination to the MSC BATS Warehouse in San Diego, California, with all acceptance scheduled by September 30, 2025. The procurement will be funded through fiscal year 2025 Navy working capital funds, and the government has justified using only authorized Crane ChemPharma distributors under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is limited to authorized original equipment manufacturer (OEM) representatives. Regulatory bodies like the US Coast Guard and ABS have indicated these valves can only be serviced by authorized OEM representatives, further restricting potential bidders.