N3220526Q0040 USNS TIPPECANOE OHE

The contract N3220526Q0040 requires a contractor to perform Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) Safety Recertification services for the USNS TIPPECANOE (T-AO 199) at a facility in Guam, with a performance period from June 1, 2026, to July 6, 2026. All work must adhere to NAVSEA OP 2173 VOLUME TWO and NAVSEA SG420-AP-MMA-010 (Series) standards, including visual inspection, testing, certification, marking, and disposal processes. Each certified OHE item must be physically marked with specific data elements—MK, MOD, CAGE, part number, serial number, and dates of manufacture, inspection, and expiration—and accompanied by both hard-copy and electronic certification certificates. Defective or non-repairable equipment must also be clearly identified for disposal. The contractor’s facility must be NAVSEA PHS&T certified for periodic weight testing, and personnel must have documented experience in OHE servicing. The government retains final acceptance authority at its facility in Norfolk, Virginia, and all work must satisfy requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement and applicable regulatory guidance. The contract is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) award based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, with price being the sole evaluation factor. Submissions must be made electronically via WAWF by May 5, 2026, and offerors must be registered in SAM.gov and WAWF. Compliance with numerous FAR and DFARS clauses is mandatory, including cybersecurity protections under DFARS 252.204-7012, antiterrorism training (DFARS 252.204-7004), safeguarding covered defense information, and prohibitions on acquiring equipment from restricted entities such as Kaspersky Lab, ByteDance, or Chinese entities linked to Xinjiang. Contractor personnel must meet U.S. citizenship and DBIDS vetting requirements for access to government facilities, register with U.S. Embassies for overseas work, and comply with all DoD security and force protection policies. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF using Cost Voucher, Invoice 2in1, or Combo documents, with payments processed via DoDAAC N50082. The contract includes special requirements for continuity of essential services during crises, flow-down clauses