MHE INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION SERVICES

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This work item describes the requirements to provide services for the maintenance, inspections, and functional testing of all fork trucks and side loaders onboard a vessel, to be performed while the vessel is underway.

• Perform maintenance, inspections, and functional testing on all shipboard fork trucks and side loaders.

• Verify inventory, manufacturer, model, serial number, and location of equipment prior to commencing work.

• Coordinate access and scheduling with Ship's Force for underway operations.

• Inspect, at a minimum: structural components, weldments, forks, masts, chains, lifting mechanisms, hydraulic systems, hoses, fittings, braking and steering systems, electrical systems, alarms, safety devices, required labels, markings, and data plates.

• Lubricate, adjust, and service components as required.

• Conduct operational testing of each fork truck and side loader, verifying lifting, lowering, steering, braking, and emergency stop functionality.

• Document all discrepancies in Condition Found Reports (CFRs), including equipment identification, discrepancy description, and recommended corrective action. Corrective repairs identified in CFRs will be addressed under separate authorization.

• Provide inspection and maintenance reports for each piece of equipment in PDF format.

• Provide a summary report identifying the operational status of all fork trucks and side loaders.

• Remove all debris generated by the work and restore work areas to a clean and safe condition.

• Inspections and maintenance to be performed in accordance with OEM manuals, NAVSUP 538, and applicable regulations.

• Any equipment found unsafe or non-operational shall be immediately reported to Ship's Force and OMT.

• Inspection results to be documented and submitted to the OMT Representative.

• Work to be performed while the vessel is underway.

• Contractor personnel shall embark with and travel onboard the vessel for the duration necessary to complete inspections and maintenance.

• Contractor personnel shall disembark at the next available port of call, as coordinated with MSC and Ship's Force.

• All inspections and maintenance must be performed by qualified authorized service representatives certified or trained for the specific equipment serviced.

• Contractor and subcontractors must consult the General Technical Requirements (GTR) to determine applicability and comply with all applicable GTRs.

• Advised to review other work items under the contract to determine their effect on this work item.

• No Government Furnished Equipment/Material/Services are provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the NAVSUP Publication 538, Fig. 8-13, Fork Maintenance Inspection Form. It is used to document the inspection of fork attachments for Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

• Fields for USN, Manufacturer, Model, Year, Serial Number, and Contract Number.
• Requirement for inspection every 12 months or upon detection of defects.
• Inspection checklist for:
  • Manufacturer's SWL Markings
  • Surface Cracks
  • Straightness of Blade and Shank
  • Fork Angle
  • Difference in Height of Fork Tips
  • Fork Blades (original and current thickness for both left and right forks)
  • Positioning Locks/Latches and Stops
  • Fork Hooks
  • Plated Fork (Type EX Only)
• Sections to record inspection results (SAT/UNSAT) for Left and Right Forks.
• Fields for Inspector, Print Name/Rate, Date, Next Due Date, and Inspection Activity.

This form outlines the specific criteria and procedures for inspecting fork attachments. Bidders may need to use this form for inspections as part of contract requirements, or it may inform them of the expected maintenance standards for equipment they might be responsible for.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the NAVSUP Publication 538, Fig. 6-1, MHE Safety Certification Form. It is used to certify that Material Handling Equipment (MHE) has been inspected and tested in accordance with NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010.

• The form details various inspection and test procedures for different types of MHE, including:
  • Markings, Fuel System, Neutral Start Switch, Warning Devices, Spark Emission
  • Static Discharge, Carriage Reach & Roller, Drive Control
  • Brakes (various types), Load Test, Lifting Weight Test
  • Overload Weight Test, Lift Eyes
• Each item has a corresponding procedure, a pass/fail "Results" section (Accept/Reject), and a "Date" field.
• It also includes fields for the Mechanic/Maintenance Provider and the certifying authority to sign and date.
• A crucial element is the "This 18 Month Certification Expires On:" field.

Bidders may need to use this form to document the safety certification of MHE they are providing or maintaining as part of an opportunity. It outlines the specific safety checks and testing requirements that must be met, and the form serves as proof of compliance. Understanding these requirements is essential for accurate proposal preparation and for ensuring delivered equipment meets safety standards.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is the "MHE Initial Receipt Inspection Form" (NAVSUP Publication 538, Fig. 8-12). It is used to inspect Material Handling Equipment (MHE) upon initial receipt.

The form includes fields for:

• Shipboard Unit and Shorebased Unit details
• MHE Type, Make, Model, Year, Serial No., Capacity, Blade Length, Fuel Type, Hour Meter Reading, Equipment Cost Code
• A detailed checklist of 70 inspection points covering:
  • Manufacturer's data and markings
  • Certification plates
  • Operational controls and labels
  • Safety markings (SWL, vehicle weight, "LIFT HERE", "TIEDOWN", "SHIPBOARD USE APPROVED")
  • Fluid levels and condition
  • Component integrity (paint, hardware, accessories, guards, forks, cylinders, lines)
  • Electrical and battery systems
  • Brakes, steering, transmission, and clutch functions
  • Mast, tilt, and side shift operations
  • Gauges, alarms, and lights
  • Specific checks for electric MHE (contactors, static conductive straps)
• Columns for "ACCEPT", "REJECT", and "N/A" for each inspection point.
• Fields for Inspector Name (Print and Signature) and Date.

This form is critical for bidders who are supplying MHE. It outlines the specific criteria and checks that will be performed to verify the condition and compliance of the equipment upon delivery. Bidders should ensure their supplied equipment meets all these inspection points to facilitate acceptance.