MEV-MHE BATTERY REPLACEMENT

This contract solicits the procurement of East Penn Manufacturing Company's DEKA batteries, specifically 36V and 72V sealed valve regulated lead-acid (SVRLA) and GEL maintenance-free types, intended to replace the end-of-life batteries on forklift trucks supporting the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13). The replacement batteries are crucial for maintaining the operational readiness of material handling equipment aboard the vessel. The solicitation, titled "MEV-MHE BATTERY REPLACEMENT," is being managed by the Department of Defense through the Mschq Norfolk office in Norfolk, Virginia. The contract falls under NAICS code 335910, which pertains to battery manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on April 8, 2026, with proposals due by April 17, 2026. Grant Sivertson is the primary point of contact for this opportunity, which is to be performed in Norfolk, VA. The contract ensures continuity of support for Defense logistics by replacing critical battery components necessary for forklift operation on the USNS MEDGAR EVERS.