Ordinance Handling Equipment (OHE)
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) has issued a pre-solicitation synopsis for an upcoming Total Small Business Set-Aside Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This new requirement is for the manufacture and assembly of Ordinance Handling Equipment (OHE), including MK 3 MOD 2 Strong Back Lifting beams and undefined OHE, along with spare parts. This equipment is crucial for the movement, transportation, and storage of various naval containers. The Government intends to award multiple 5-year IDIQ contracts. Responses to this pre-solicitation are due March 25, 2026.
Scope of Work
The future contract will require the manufacture and assembly of:
- MK 3 MOD 2 Strong Back Lifting beam Ordinance Handling Equipment (OHE)
- Undefined OHE
- Spare parts for the above equipment
This OHE supports the movement, transportation, and storage of various naval storage containers across multiple Navy programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Pre-solicitation (upcoming RFP N00174-26-R-1011)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Duration: Multiple 5-year IDIQ contracts
- NAICS Code: 332999 (Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Contractor Facility
- Pre-solicitation Response Due: March 25, 2026 (8:00 PM ET)
- Published Date: March 11, 2026
Requirements for Offerors
- Must be registered in SAM.gov with up-to-date representations and certifications for NAICS 332999.
- Must be ITAR certified and possess an approved DD Form 2345 to receive the Technical Data Package (TDP) for proposal preparation.
Additional Information
This is a synopsis for planning purposes and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government intends to compete subsequent delivery orders among all awardees.