Missile Extractor Loader and Vertical Handling Adapter

Solicitation N0016426RGW22 is a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract issued by NSWC Crane for the procurement of Pier Side Support Equipment. This small business set-aside effort focuses on the delivery of Missile Extractor Loaders (MEL) and Vertical Handling Adapters (VHA), with a government order range between 2 and 22 units. The contract is structured as a Firm Fixed Price agreement and requires the contractor to provide DoD unique identification for hardware and adhere to ISO 9001 higher-level quality standards. Key deliverables include first article units for both the MEL and VHA, followed by production units delivered on a staggered schedule, along with specific technical data as outlined in CDRLs A001 through A005. The procurement process utilizes a best-value tradeoff analysis, evaluating offers based on technical approach, past performance, and pricing. Proposals must be submitted in four distinct volumes, including a technical approach limited to 31 pages and a price proposal. Notable requirements include CMMC Level 2 compliance, strict adherence to MIL-STD-129R for packaging and marking, and the prohibition of mercury compounds on hardware surfaces. Amendment 0001 extended the proposal deadline to October 19, 2026, updated DUNS references to Unique Entity Identifiers (UEI), and clarified that conditional CMMC acceptance via an active POA&M is permitted for submission.