Forklift Inspection, Repair, & Certification for USNS Medgar Evers

This solicitation, Amendment 0001 for N3220526Q7176, seeks a firm fixed-price contractor to inspect, repair, test, and certify nine material handling units—forklifts—operating aboard the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13). The work must be completed between June 8 and July 20, 2026, with all services performed at the contractor’s facility, though the final pickup location is TBD and will be handled by Military Sealift Command. The contractor must adhere strictly to the Performance Work Statement, which mandates comprehensive structural, mechanical, and operational inspections including weld inspections, hydraulic system evaluations, brake and steering tests, and full load testing at 100% or 150% of rated capacity depending on equipment type. All forklifts must be marked with compliant labels including safe working load, vehicle weight, fuel type, shipboard use approval, and lead/chromate-free paint statements, with specific serial-numbered units requiring targeted label installations. The contractor must maintain the equipment in a secured, covered facility throughout the period of performance and comply with all applicable NAVSUP technical manuals and General Technical Requirements. Compliance with a wide array of Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses is required, including whistleblower protections, child labor prohibitions, equal opportunity provisions for veterans and workers with disabilities, and anti-discrimination policies related to DEI. Cybersecurity adherence to NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS Safeguarding Covered Defense Information standards is mandatory, alongside trade preference laws such as Buy American and restrictions on procurement from sanctioned regions. Contractors must be registered in SAM and WAWF, maintain a designated electronic point of contact, and submit all payment requests through the WAWF system using specified DoDAAC codes. The solicitation is set aside for HUBZone and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, and offers must originate from a repair facility within 50 miles of Naval Station Norfolk. Proposals must include a cover letter with company information, CAGE code, and attestations confirming ability to meet all terms, and must be submitted via email to the designated points of contact no later than June 4, 2026, at 5:00 PM local time. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer, with the government retaining the right to select the most advantageous offer based on price and other factors.