USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS MSL Battery

SOL #: N3220526Q7052Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

MSCHQ NORFOLK

NORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Battery Manufacturing (335910)

PSC

Batteries, Rechargeable (6140)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/86db79c471d04a918c5e675a35f4e9b8/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 29, 2026

Last Updated

Mar 12, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is soliciting quotes for a VRLA Low Maint Gel battery (72V / 420 AH) for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) with the intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to East Penn Manufacturing Co., provided a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price. Quotes are due by March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for one (1) VRLA Low Maint Gel battery (72V / 420 AH), specifically Part Number 36-G105-9EE / IST8179, manufactured by East Penn Manufacturing Co. This battery is a direct replacement for existing equipment on sideloaders, critical for ship safety.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Anticipated Firm-Fixed Price Purchase Order.
Sole Source Justification: Justified under "Other Than Full and Open Competition" (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and 13.106-3(b)(3)(i)) due to East Penn Manufacturing Co. being the OEM with proprietary rights, exclusive licensing, and the need for standardization and critical ship safety equipment. MSC lacks the technical information to evaluate non-OEM components.
NAICS Code: 335910 (Battery Manufacturing).
PSC/FSC: 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeable).
Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small businesses.

Key Requirements & Deliverables

Item: 1 Each VRLA Low Maint Gel battery (72V / 420 AH), P/N 36-G105-9EE / IST8179, East Penn Manufacturing Co.
Pricing: Must include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and Shipping (not as separate line items).
Delivery: FOB Destination, required by March 13, 2026, at N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse 1968 Gilbert Street DWY 10 Norfolk, VA 23511.
Packaging: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series), and ISPM Publication No. 15 for wood packaging. Markings must comply with MIL-STD 129R(series), including vessel name (USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS (T-AKE 11)).
Duty-Free Entry: Contractor must initiate entitlement requests via the PIEE Duty Free Entry (DFE) module.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission Deadline: March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM EST.
Submission Method: Email quotes to haley.a.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil in Adobe or Microsoft Office format, referencing solicitation number N3220526Q7052.
Quote Requirements: Include price quote (item, unit price, extended price), total firm fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission (part number and description matching solicitation), principal place of performance, and country of product origin.
Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous, considering technical capability and price. Quotes must meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms. Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions will not be accepted.