USNS MEDGAR EVERS Forklift Inspection Repair and Certification

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N3220526Q0045) is for the "USNS Medgar Evers - Forklift Repair & Certification." The scope includes repairing deficiencies in ship material handling equipment (forklifts) and conducting an annual inspection, test, and certification to meet operational and certification standards.

• Repair all deficiencies listed in CASREP MEV 2026017.

• Conduct an annual inspection, test, and certification of MHE - forklifts.

• All labor, travel, and materials are included.

• The service must include a warranty consistent with commercial industry practices.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: May 18, 2026, to July 22, 2026.

• Product Service Code: J039.

• Offer Due Date: May 13, 2026, 10:00 AM Eastern Time.

• Questions Due: May 12, 2026, 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Quotes must be emailed to Alesha Ray (alesha.j.ray.civ@us.navy.mil) and Kourtney Brooks (kourtney.k.brooks.civ@us.navy.mil).

• Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

• Technical evaluation criteria include meeting the period of performance, transporting 9 forklifts from the vessel to the contractor's facility, obtaining OEM parts, and accessing Naval Weapons Station Earl, Pier.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 811310, Size Standard: $19 million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) is required.

• Inspection and Acceptance Location: MSC Warehouse, Naval Base, Norfolk, VA.

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

This document outlines the requirements to repair all identified deficiencies in Material Handling Equipment (MHE) forklifts, conduct annual inspections, testing, and certification to ensure full operational and certification standards are met.

• Repair deficiencies listed in CASREP MEV 2026017.

• Conduct annual inspection, testing, and certification of MHE forklifts.

• The work involves 9 forklifts: 7 Hyster and 2 Hubtex.

• Specific models include Hyster E60XM, E60FTG, E40XM, E60ZG, E60XM, E100Z, and Hubtex VQ45.

• Services include inspection, repair, testing, and certification.

• Maintenance includes replacing hydraulic oil, filters, brake fluid, differential oil, and integral sideshift carriage bearings.

• Electrical and mechanical systems will be inspected and repaired.

• Painting and marking of equipment are required.

• All MHE services must be completed by the period of performance end date.

• MHE must meet full operational and certification standards.

• Inspections and tests must be conducted in accordance with manufacturer's design and referenced technical manuals.

• Safety certification marking is valid for 18 months.

• Period of Performance Start: May 18, 2026

• Period of Performance End: July 22, 2026

• Location: Naval Weapons Station Earle, Pier: TBD

• Contractor and subcontractors must be qualified and certified.

• Must have established access and ability to provide Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) parts.

• Contractor must transport MHE to a qualified facility.

• Personnel must possess necessary clearances for NWS Earle.

• Charging, testing, and maintenance must not be performed in areas with ammunition and explosives.

• Compliance with 29 CFR §1910.178(b) for powered industrial trucks.

• Compliance with MSC QMS Procedure N4.48.4460.1-Q for ordnance handling certification.

• Contractor must provide 10 days advanced notice for inspection at their facility.

• All test equipment must be calibrated.

• Manufacturer's Authorized Service Provider is required for inspection, testing, and certification.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attachment II - GFP Final .xlsx", appears to be a list of Government Furnished Property (GFP) that is relevant to the opportunity. It details specific equipment items that the government will provide to the selected contractor.

• Item Name: Identifies the type of equipment (e.g., MHE SIDE LOADER, 6K DIESEL Fork truck, 6K ELECTRIC Fork truck).
• Item Description: Provides a brief description of the item.
• MFR CAGE: Manufacturer's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code.
• PART NUMBER: Manufacturer's part number.
• MODEL NUMBER: Manufacturer's model number.
• SERIALLY MANAGED?: Indicates if the item is managed by serial number (Yes).
• PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION: Classification of the property (Equipment).
• PROPERTY USAGE: How the property is to be used (Return).
• QTY: Quantity of the item.
• UNIT OF MEASURE*: Unit of measure (ea - each).
• UPGRADABLE?: Indicates if the item is upgradable (Yes).
• SERIAL NUMBER: Specific serial number for serially managed items.

This attachment is crucial for bidders to understand the government-provided equipment they will be responsible for managing and utilizing. It helps in assessing the scope of work related to handling, maintaining, and returning government property. Bidders should review this list to ensure they have the capability to manage these specific items and to factor any associated responsibilities into their proposals.