HLT Service Contract
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price sole source contract to TDS Automation, Inc. for Heavy Lift Transporter (HLT) Service Contract (N42158-26-Q-0019). This acquisition is for the maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting of Doerfer HLTs and the LWWAA Handling System (LHS). Responses from TDS Automation, Inc. are due May 5, 2026.
Opportunity Details
This is a sole source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. TDS Automation, Inc. is identified as the sole authorized Doerfer and Wheel-Lift service provider, original designer, and manufacturer of Doerfer HLT equipment, making them the only source capable of providing OEM parts, proprietary calibration standards, technical data, and authorized maintenance services. The procurement falls under NAICS Code 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance) with a $34 million size standard, and Product Service Code J039 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment).
Scope of Work
The contractor, TDS Automation, Inc., shall provide all necessary labor, OEM parts, materials, calibration standards, traceability documentation, and certifications to meet the Government's technical and performance requirements. All services must comply with OEM specifications and be performed by qualified personnel authorized by TDS Automation. This includes troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving HLT issues, on-site repair, and life cycle maintenance for 150-ton and 100-ton HLTs, and the LHS.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price
- Duration: One 12-month base period (approx. May 25, 2026 – May 24, 2027) plus four 12-month option periods.
- Response Due: May 5, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: May 5, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
This notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The Government's intent is to proceed with a sole source award to TDS Automation, Inc. Responses to this announcement must be submitted electronically. Award will be made in accordance with the sole source authority. The Government will evaluate price reasonableness and confirm that TDS Automation, Inc. meets all OEM requirements and technical needs.
Additional Notes
A Wage Determination (No. 2015-4341, Revision 33) under the Service Contract Act is applicable, establishing minimum hourly wage rates and fringe benefits for service employees in specified Virginia and North Carolina locations. TDS Automation, Inc. must use this information to calculate labor costs and ensure compliance. All inquiries and quotations should be directed to Eugene Fenner at eugene.e.fenner.civ@us.navy.mil.