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SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

Global Maintenance and Repair of Shore-Based Material Handling Equipment (MHE) DISCLAIMER: 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. 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.

1. REQUIREMENT OVERVIEW

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 Original Equipment Manufacturers (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 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 consisting of one (1) Base Year, four (4) 1-year Option Periods, and a potential six-month extension (FAR 52.217-8), commencing on or about 01 August 2026.

2. NAICS AND PSC CODES

The appropriate NAICS Code is 811310 (Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance), with a Small Business Size Standard of $12.5 Million. The primary Product Service Code (PSC) is J039 (Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild of Equipment- Materials Handling Equipment).

3. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

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 standards.

This document shall address, at a minimum, the following two sections:

Section A: Administrative Information

(a) Company profile to include the 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 of small business).

Section B: Technical & Capabilities Questionnaire Technical & OEM Capabilities

1. Diverse Fleet & OEM Access: Describe your technical approach for servicing a diverse, multi-OEM fleet (4K to 65K lbs). As part of your response, list the manufacturers you are authorized/certified to service, and explicitly describe your approach to accessing proprietary hardware and software (such as Hyster electronics). Do you possess this capability in-house, or will it require subcontracting?

2. Naval Standards Experience: Describe your company's experience performing MHE maintenance, certifications, and testing on Shipboard Approved forklifts in accordance with Naval publications NAVSUP P-538 and NAVSEA SW0-23-AH-WHM-10.

3. Technician Qualifications: To help the Government establish clear minimum standards, what specific industry-recognized certifications, OEM training levels, or regulatory qualifications are standard for technicians performing this level of MHE maintenance?

Global Logistics & Execution

4. Global Deployment & Base Access: Describe your strategy for deploying qualified technicians to CONUS and OCONUS locations (Guam, Italy, Bahrain, Japan) to meet the required 10-day/15-day repair timelines. Include your experience navigating overseas base access, obtaining Common Access Cards (CAC), and managing Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) requirements.

5. Supply Chain Management: Describe your supply chain and logistics plan for procuring and shipping parts to the specified OCONUS locations. How do you mitigate potential customs or shipping delays?

Contracting, Pricing & Administration

6. Commercial Pricing Practices: What are your standard commercial pricing practices for this type of service? Specifically, address:

· (a) How you typically quote parts and labor for emergent repairs following an initial diagnostic inspection.

· (b) How you typically price global, emergent travel (e.g., Firm-Fixed-Price per trip vs. Cost-Reimbursable via Joint Travel Regulations).

1. Deliverable Management: 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.

2. Small Business Compliance (If Applicable): If you are a small business, how do you intend to comply with the Limitations on Subcontracting (FAR 52.219-14), which requires the prime contractor to perform at least 50% of the cost of personnel for contract performance? Specifically, address how this will be managed for the OCONUS locations.

4. RESPONSE DEADLINE AND CONTACT INFORMATION

RESPONSES ARE DUE no later than 10:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time on Tuesday, 30 June 2026.

Responses shall be sent via email to 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.