Fed Crew Inc., a minority-owned, woman-owned small disadvantaged business based in Collegeville, Pennsylvania, was awarded a $54,764 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Sea Systems Command on June 20, 2025. The contract calls for the supply of 200 Alloy K500 age-hardened hex head bolts (1-8 UNC-2A x 3 long) conforming to MIL-S-1222 Type I specifications with self-locking per MIL-F-18240, to support maintenance operations aboard USS Wasp (LHD-1) and USS Kearsarge (LHD-3), Wasp-class amphibious assault ships. The procurement was set aside exclusively for small businesses and is scheduled for completion by September 10, 2025, with performance of the work taking place in Collegeville, Pennsylvania.
The contract was awarded following a combined synopsis and simplified acquisition procedure solicitation issued by the Mid-Atlantic Regional Maintenance Center under FAR Part 13 guidelines. Fed Crew Inc.'s award reflects its established capability as a versatile government contractor with multiple certifications and a demonstrated track record supplying specialized equipment and technical hardware across defense and civilian agencies. The company leverages its GSA Federal Supply Schedule contract and extensive prior experience fulfilling small business set-aside procurements to meet the Navy's critical supply requirements for vessel maintenance operations.