MHE GLOBAL AHSORE SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE.docx..docx

This is not a solicitation or request for proposal and no contract or purchase order will be awarded from this notice. There is no solicitation available at this time. Military Sealift Command (MSC)-Norfolk is seeking eligible businesses to perform and deliver global maintenance, inspection, repair, and certification services for its fleet of shore-based Material Handling Equipment (MHE).

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, supervision, and equipment necessary to perform annual weight tests, inspections, certifications, and emergent repairs on a diverse fleet of MHE. This equipment is manufactured by various OEMs (including Hyster, Doosan, CAT, Kalmar, and others) with capacities ranging from 4,000 lbs to 65,000 lbs.

Services will be performed at MSC warehouse and training facilities located across the Continental U.S. (CONUS) and Outside the Continental U.S. (OCONUS), including but not limited to Guam, Italy, Bahrain, and Japan. The Contractor must be capable of meeting required repair timelines of ten (10) working days for CONUS locations and fifteen (15) working days for OCONUS locations. All work must be performed in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical manuals and relevant Naval publications, including NAVSUP P-538 and NAVSEA SW0-23-AH-WHM-10.

The Government anticipates a period of performance with a one (1) base year and four (4) 1-year option periods commencing on or about 01 August 2026.

The appropriate NAICS Code is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance). The primary Product Service Code (PSC) is J039 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Materials Handling Equipment). Again, THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTE OR PROPOSAL. This is a market research tool used to determine the availability and adequacy of potential business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of an award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities package demonstrating the ability to provide the requested services. Submission of a capabilities package is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirements to be consistent with industry. This document shall address, as a minimum, the following:

(a) Company profile to include number of employees, office location(s) and CAGE Code.

(b) Point of contact, telephone number, address, and email address.

(c) Small business standing (i.e., large or small business, if small business, the specific category/NAICS of small business).

(d) Answers to the following questions:

1. Describe your company's approach to accessing Hyster proprietary hardware and software for resetting on-board MHE electronics. Do you possess this capability in-house, or will it be obtained through a subcontract or partnership?

2. Describe your company's experience performing MHE maintenance and certifications in accordance with NAVSUP P-538 and NAVSEA SW0-23-AH-WHM-10.

3. Describe your technical approach for servicing, repairing, and sourcing parts for a diverse, multi-OEM fleet with capacities ranging from 4K to 65K lbs.

4. Describe your process for generating and managing required deliverables, such as Condition Found Reports and Itemized Work Completed Forms, within five (5) business days of service completion.

5. Describe your strategy for deploying qualified technicians and materials to all listed CONUS and OCONUS locations (Guam, Italy, Bahrain, Japan) to meet the required repair timelines.

6. Describe your supply chain and logistics plan for procuring and shipping parts to the specified OCONUS locations and how you mitigate potential customs or shipping delays.

7. Please list the manufacturers and types of equipment that your company is authorized, certified, and/or capable of providing parts and services for.

8. Has your company ever worked on Shipboard Approved forklifts using NAVSEA SW0-23-AH-WHM-10 to certify the equipment?

RESPONSES ARE DUE no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on 15 June 2026. Responses shall be sent via email to the following address: Torie Cunningham at Torie.m.cunningham.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to Torie Cunningham at the above email address.