MEV-MHE BATTERY REPLACEMENT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, MSCHQ Norfolk, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of East Penn Manufacturing Company's DEKA 36V and 72V Sealed Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (SVRLA)/GEL Maintenance-Free Batteries. These batteries are required to replace end-of-life units on fork trucks supporting the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13). This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED, and offers are due by April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM (local time).
Scope of Work
This procurement aims to replace existing batteries on HYSTER and HUBTEX forklift model types associated with T-AKE Class vessels. The requirement is justified as a sole-source acquisition due to critical ship equipment needs, standardization initiatives, and unusual and compelling urgency impacting ammunition handling and transport operations aboard MSC T-AKE afloat units. East Penn Manufacturing Company is identified as the authorized OEM representative.
Key Requirements / Deliverables
- Procurement of specific DEKA SVRLA/GEL Maintenance-Free Batteries:
- 6 Each of 18-G75-21EE, 750 AH BATTERY, VRLA LOW MAINT GEL, IST6F72
- 2 Each of 36-G105-9 EE, 420 AH BATTERY, VRLA LOW MAINT GEL, IST8178
- 3 Each of 18-G75-27EE, 975 AH BATTERY, VRLA LOW MAINT GEL, IST6H51
- DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable.
- Delivery is FOB Destination to Norfolk, VA, required on or before November 26, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (SF1449), Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Product Service Code: 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable)
- Published Date: April 8, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 17, 2026, 12:00 PM (local time)
- Required Delivery Date: November 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Evaluation factors include technical capability and price.
- Quotes must meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms.
Additional Notes
Offerors must comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to item unique identification, packaging and marking, and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for invoicing and receiving reports.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Grant Sivertson
- Email: grant.t.sivertson.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 15642264770