Summary
The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) issued Solicitation N3220526Q0087 for replacement of sea chests on the USNS Newport, requesting manufacture of six sea chest kits from 5086-H116 alloy plate and seamless 5086 pipe with specified 10-inch and 12-inch flange configurations. All welds must be performed by ABS-certified welders and approved by an ABS representative; each kit must include a 316 stainless steel basket, material certifications must accompany shipments, and components must be packaged for international shipping with notification to MSC when ready. The solicitation was posted on SAM.gov on 2026-07-16 and proposals are due July 26, 2026 at 12:00 p.m. EDT; the primary solicitation PDF and a performance statement are attached on SAM.gov.