USNS MEDGAR EVERS Forklift Inspection Repair and Certification

The contract requires urgent inspection, repair, and certification of nine forklifts aboard the USNS Medgar Evers (T-AKE 13), with work to be completed between May 18 and July 22, 2026. The scope includes transporting the forklifts from the vessel to the contractor’s facility, restoring operational capability by addressing deficiencies listed in CASREP MEV 2026017, and ensuring full compliance with NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010, 29 CFR §1910.178(b), and MSC QMS Procedure N4.48.4460.1-Q. Markings must include manufacturer ID plates, safe working load, vehicle weight, fuel type, safety certification with expiration dates, and lead-and-chromate-free paint labels. All repairs must use OEM parts, and surfaces must be properly restored with corrosion control measures. Inspection and acceptance occur at the MSC Warehouse in Norfolk, Virginia, using NAVSUP Publication 538 forms and OEM technical manuals for Hyster models E60ZG, E60XM, and E100Z. The contract is Firm Fixed Price, and award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offeror based on meeting mandatory requirements such as accessing Naval Weapons Station Earl Pier, transporting the equipment, and sourcing OEM components. Invoicing must be submitted electronically through WAWF, and all submissions must be sent via email in PDF format by 10:00 AM Eastern Time on May 13, 2026. The contracting office is MSCHQ Norfolk, with primary and secondary points of contact at the provided email addresses. The agreement incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to labor practices, cybersecurity, government property, whistleblower rights, and prohibitions on contracting with entities using certain telecommunications equipment. Compliance with these clauses and the obligation to report any serious misconduct are mandatory. While no set-aside is used, offerors must self-certify size and socioeconomic status via SAM.gov if claiming eligibility for small business categories, and the solicitation includes conditions requiring disclosure of covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. No monetary value is disclosed in the pricing section.