USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH (T-AO 210) Stern Tube Seal Parts

Solicitation N3220526Q0100, issued by MSCQ Norfolk, is a firm-fixed-price request for the procurement of stern tube seal parts for the USNS SOJOURNER TRUTH (T-AO 210). The requirement consists of four line items, each with a quantity of two, which must be delivered to the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, by March 1, 2027. To maintain the fleet configuration baseline for T-AO 205 John Lewis Class Vessels per COMSCINST 4790.3, the parts must be manufactured by the original equipment manufacturer, Simplex Americas LLC, specifically matching Assembly Models SC3 Z-P (Size 630) and SC3 SI (Size 670). The procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside and is being pursued under other than full and open competition due to the exclusive licensing and standardization requirements of the OEM. All parts are classified as ship critical safety items, requiring DoD unique identification per DFARS 252.211-7003 and subject to heightened, risk-based surveillance. Offers are due by September 4, 2026, and will be evaluated based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness. Final inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination in Norfolk, Virginia, with invoicing processed through the Wide Area Workflow system.