USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN CRANE ChemPharma Sea Valves

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is seeking to procure CRANE ChemPharma sea valves for the USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN (T-AKE 12), specifically requiring multiple butterfly valves of varying sizes including five 30-inch Series 200 lug butterfly valves, four 24-inch Series 200 lug butterfly valves, and additional Series 225 lug butterfly valves ranging from 2-inch to 16-inch sizes. The procurement will be limited to authorized distributors of CRANE ChemPharma parts, utilizing a brand name justification under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The evaluation criteria will focus on the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter, with a firm-fixed price contract awarded on a best-value basis. Quotes are due by March 4, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST and must be submitted via email to colin.j.edick.civ@us.navy.mil. The solicitation involves critical safety items that will be subject to heightened quality assurance surveillance.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and will be awarded using FY2025 Navy working capital funds. The place of performance is Norfolk, VA, with a required delivery FOB Destination by September 30, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS category 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) with PSC/FSC code 4810 (Valves, Powered). While the Military Sealift Command currently intends to restrict the procurement to authorized CRANE ChemPharma distributors, they continue to accept submissions from non-OEM contractors for potential future qualification. The specific quantity of valves includes nine butterfly valves across multiple series and sizes, representing a targeted procurement to support maritime vessel maintenance and operational readiness.