The Naval Strategic Systems Programs awarded a delivery order to The Carpenter Group, a small business maritime equipment manufacturer based in Hayward, California, for the production of an upper horizontal transfer sling assembly. This firm fixed-price delivery order, issued on January 26, 2024, carries a ceiling value of approximately $94.9K and is scheduled for completion by December 6, 2024. The work will be performed in San Francisco, California. This procurement was not set aside for small business participation, indicating it was awarded through full and open competition.
The Carpenter Group specializes in manufacturing maritime rigging and lifting equipment for naval applications, including mooring lines, safety nets, wire rope assemblies, and sling components. The company has established itself as a critical supplier to multiple defense agencies through its existing portfolio of federal contracts, including two significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts with Naval Sea Systems Command valued at nearly $3.2M combined. This delivery order aligns with the contractor's core competencies in producing specialized sling assemblies and support equipment for Navy vessels and submarine programs, leveraging the company's established manufacturing capabilities and technical expertise in maritime rigging systems.