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USNS AMELIA EARHEART OHE RECERTIFICATION
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This procurement, solicited under number N3220526Q7076 by the Department of Defense’s MSCHQ Norfolk office, seeks a firm fixed price contract for the recertification of Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) aboard the USNS AMELIA EARHART (T-AKE 6). The contract period of performance spans from March 2, 2026, through May 18, 2026, with services executed primarily at the contractor’s facility located in Barrigada, Guam. The scope encompasses inspection, testing, possible repairs, certification, marking, and documentation of approximately 1,086 OHE items, including slings, hooks, and cargo straps differentiated by various model and modification numbers. All activities must comply with NAVSEA technical standards, specifically NAVSEA OP 2173 Volume Two and NAVSEA SG420-AP-MMA-010 series, ensuring safety and operational integrity. Delivery, inspection, and final acceptance will take place at the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, under government oversight including certification verification by the OHE Type Desk. The solicitation justifies a limited source acquisition due to the specialized NAVSEA PHS&T certification required for authorized weight testing and recertification, citing safety concerns and proprietary standards that restrict competition. Evaluation factors focus on the technical capability of equipment or processes proposed to meet contractual standards alongside price, with award determination based on best value considerations. The contract incorporates extensive FAR and DFARS clauses addressing topics such as ethics, labor standards, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and small business programs, though no socioeconomic set-aside or option periods are designated. Submissions must be received by February 26, 2026, with certifications provided in PDF format and invoicing conducted exclusively via the Wide Area WorkFlow system. Packaging requirements mandate that OHE items be suitably prepared for international shipment, preserved against corrosion, and clearly marked with detailed identification. Any equipment found defective or beyond economic repair is to be reported and returned to government custody as per established reporting protocols. Overall, the contract is structured to ensure that specialized, safety-critical ordnance handling equipment is properly recertified to meet Navy standards within a tightly controlled timeframe and in compliance with regulatory and operational mandates.
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Contract Value
$87,633Place of Performance
Barrigada, GU, USASet-Aside
Awardee
ISLAND CERTS CORPORATIONAward Issued Date
Timeline
Submission Closed
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