SOW_MHE.pdf

STATEMENT OF WORK

MATERIAL HANDLING EQUIPMENT (MHE) ENDURING MAINTENANCE AND

REFURBISHMENT INITIATIVE

USS AMERICA (LHA-6) — AIRCRAFT INTERMEDIATE MAINTENANCE

DEPARTMENT (AIMD)

COMMANDER, NAVAL SURFACE FORCES PACIFIC (CNSP)

NAVAL AIR STATION NORTH ISLAND, SAN DIEGO, CA 92135

1.0 Background: USS AMERICA (LHA-6) Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department

(AIMD) employs a suite of Material Handling Equipment (MHE) to move aeronautical components, engines, support equipment, and palletized material in support of intermediate-level maintenance and flight operations. These assets are essential to aviation logistics throughput, stores onload/offload, and hangar bay and flight deck material movement. Sustained operational use, shipboard environmental exposure, and deferred depot-level maintenance have degraded the material condition of seven (7) assets to the point that they are non-operational or unable to hold current weight-handling certification. Ship's force personnel are qualified to operate this equipment but are neither trained nor certified to perform depot-level overhaul, load testing, or weight-handling certification. Refurbishment of these assets during the upcoming Docking

Selected Restricted Availability (DSRA) will restore full MHE capability, extend equipment service life, and prevent critical work stoppages in the aviation maintenance and supply chain.

2.0 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, management, tools, materials, parts, transportation coordination, test equipment, and certification services necessary to restore seven (7) MHE assets to full operational capability. Work encompasses induction and material condition inspection, corrective maintenance and overhaul, corrosion treatment and repainting, operational and rated-load testing, and Weight Handling Equipment (WHE) certification. All work shall be performed off-ship at the Contractor's facility and all refurbished assets shall be returned to Government-designated storage pending completion of the USS AMERICA DSRA

(estimated January 2027). This is a non-personal services requirement.

2.1 Equipment to be Refurbished:

Item Equipment Type / Nomenclature Capacity Qty Remarks

1 Electric Forklift (EE-rated) 4,500 lb 3 Battery-powered;

shipboard/hangar use

2 Rough Terrain Forklift 4,000 lb 2 Diesel; pier and flight-line use

3 Rough Terrain Forklift 10,000 lb 1 Diesel; heavy-lift support

4 Forklift, Model LK20SCB 20,000 lb 1 Heavy-lift; extensive refurbishment anticipated

TOTAL ASSETS 7

2.2 Specific make, model, and serial numbers shall be confirmed at induction and documented on the induction inspection report. Assets shall be inducted in “as-is” condition and may not be operational at time of receipt.

3.0 Applicable Documents: All work shall be performed in accordance with the latest revision of the following references and applicable OEM technical manuals:

– NAVFAC P-307, Management of Weight Handling Equipment

– NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010, Weight Handling Equipment Load Test and

Certification

– NAVSUP P-538, Management of Material Handling Equipment

– TM 4795-12/1, Corrosion Prevention and Control

– SAE AMS-STD-595 (formerly FED-STD-595), Color 13538 (yellow), lead and chromate free

– Applicable OEM technical manuals and maintenance specifications for each asset

4.0 Requirements:

4.1 Induction and Inspection. Upon receipt of each asset, the Contractor shall conduct a

Material Condition Inspection (MCI) and Preoperational Inspection by a qualified technician.

Each asset shall be identified by make, model, and serial number. All deficiencies — including missing, damaged, or non-standard components — shall be documented on an induction inspection report and provided to the Government. Safety-related deficiencies shall be flagged for priority action.

4.2 Repair, Overhaul, and Refurbishment. The Contractor shall perform complete or partial disassembly as required, systematic component evaluation, and corrective maintenance including repair, rebuild, or replacement of components in accordance with applicable OEM technical manuals. All work shall restore equipment to OEM specifications or better. At a minimum, work shall include:

– Corrosion removal and surface preparation per TM 4795-12/1

– Tire inspection and replacement per NAVSUP P-538 criteria

– Fork inspection and certification per NAVSUP P-538, with supporting documentation

– Hydraulic system inspection and repair or replacement as required

– Electrical and drivetrain troubleshooting and repair

– Repainting per SAE AMS-STD-595, color 13538 (yellow), lead and chromate free

– Application of non-slip surfaces / anti-slip sheets to walking and standing surfaces

– Preventive maintenance and lubrication at OEM-prescribed intervals

4.3 Batteries (Electric Assets). The Contractor shall load test and evaluate batteries installed in the 4,500 lb electric assets as part of the base requirement. Battery replacement or rebuild, if determined necessary, is not included in the base scope and shall be provided by separate quote and coordinated with USS AMERICA (AIMD) and CNSP TYCOM prior to any action.

4.4 Powder Coating. Powder coating of MHE assets is not required and is excluded from this requirement. Repainting shall be accomplished per paragraph 4.2.

4.5 Post-Overhaul Testing and Certification. Prior to final acceptance, each refurbished asset shall undergo the full post-overhaul test regimen, to include:

– Steering radius and tracking alignment test

– Rated load and overload testing per NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010

– Operational verification of mechanical, hydraulic, braking, and steering systems

– Final inspection and acceptance documentation

4.5.1 Equipment failing any test shall be adjusted or repaired and retested at no additional cost to the Government. Weight Handling Equipment certification shall be performed by certified personnel in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 and NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010.

4.6 Parts. All replacement parts furnished under this effort shall be genuine OEM or OEM-equivalent parts conforming to applicable technical manuals and OEM specifications. Use of non-conforming, salvaged, or reconditioned parts requires written Government approval prior to installation.

4.7 Over-and-Above Work. The Contractor IS NOT AUTHORIZED to perform work outside the scope of this SOW. Should additional requirements be identified during the MCI or during performance, the Contractor shall notify USS AMERICA (AIMD) and CNSP TYCOM in writing with a supporting basis and cost estimate. No such work shall commence without written authorization from the Contracting Officer and supplemental funding action.

4.8 BER / BCM Determinations. If any asset is determined to be Beyond Economical Repair

(BER) or Beyond Capability of Maintenance (BCM), the Contractor shall notify USS

AMERICA (AIMD) and CNSP TYCOM within five (5) business days with the supporting basis for the determination. BER/BCM determinations shall not delay refurbishment of the remaining inducted assets. Replacement procurement for BER/BCM assets is coordinated separately by

TYCOM and NAVSUP and is excluded from this requirement.

4.9 Scheduling and Notification. Induction, return delivery, and any evolution requiring

Government participation shall be scheduled in advance with the designated Government representative with a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours advance notice. The Contractor shall provide the Government the opportunity to witness rated-load testing of each asset.

5.0 Deliverables:

5.1 The Contractor shall furnish the following deliverables in electronic format to the designated

Government representative:

– Induction inspection report for each asset (NLT 5 business days after induction)

– Maintenance records documenting all corrective actions performed

– Parts replacement documentation

– Load test certifications per NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010 and NAVFAC P-307

– Final inspection and acceptance records for each asset

– Updated asset condition report for each asset

– Progress status summary (monthly, or as directed)

– BER/BCM determination letters, as applicable

6.0 Quality Assurance:

6.1 The Contractor shall maintain a Quality Assurance program throughout the period of performance. Government surveillance will be conducted against the following performance objectives:

Performance Objective Standard Acceptable Quality

Level

Inspection completion All assets inspected and documented 100%

Maintenance compliance Performed per OEM / Navy technical manuals 100%

Operational readiness Equipment fully operational upon return 100%

Load testing All units pass rated-load testing 100%

Reporting Reports submitted on schedule 95%

7.0 Place of Performance:

7.1 Refurbishment work shall be performed at the Contractor's facility within San Diego County, California. Assets are currently staged at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego, CA 92135.

7.2 Transportation of assets from NAS North Island to the Contractor's facility and return to

Government-designated storage is funded separately by CNSP and is not included in this requirement. The Contractor shall coordinate induction and return dates with the designated

Government representative.

8.0 Period of Performance:

8.1 The period of performance is one hundred eighty (180) business days from the date of first asset induction at the Contractor's facility, exclusive of time required to procure and receive repair parts.

8.2 All refurbished assets shall be delivered to the Government-designated storage location pending completion of the USS AMERICA DSRA (estimated January 2027).

8.3 Performance phases:

Phase Activity Description

1 Program Approval CNSP / TYCOM approval and funding authorization

2 Transportation Transport assets from NAS North Island to Contractor facility

3 Induction Receipt, identification, and induction inspection of all seven (7) assets, as received

4 Overhaul Repair, rebuild, repainting, and refurbishment per SOW requirements

Phase Activity Description

5 Testing Operational, load, and certification testing; BER/BCM determinations

6 Disposition Return to storage / fleet or BER/BCM decision action; final documentation

9.0 Contract Type and Payment:

9.1 This requirement is anticipated to be awarded as a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract, priced by equipment type.

9.2 Payment is requested on a delivery basis. Upon completion of refurbishment, successful post-overhaul and rated-load testing, and Government acceptance of each asset or lot of like assets, the Contractor may submit a proper invoice for the corresponding firm-fixed unit price(s).

9.3 Invoices shall be submitted electronically through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) in the

Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) in accordance with DFARS

252.232-7006.

10.0 Government-Furnished Property / Information:

10.1 The Government will furnish the seven (7) MHE assets identified in paragraph 2.1 in “as-is” condition, along with available maintenance history and equipment records. No other

Government-furnished property, material, or facilities are provided.

11.0 Contractor Requirements:

11.1 The Contractor shall be registered and active in the System for Award Management

(SAM.gov) and qualify as a small business under NAICS 811310 (Commercial and Industrial

Machinery and Equipment [except Automotive and Electronic] Repair and Maintenance).

11.2 Personnel performing weight-handling equipment certification shall be certified in accordance with NAVFAC P-307 and NAVSEA SW023-AH-WHM-010. Certification records shall be provided upon Government request.

11.3 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, state, and local safety, environmental, and hazardous material handling requirements, including proper disposal of used hydraulic fluid, lubricants, batteries, and paint waste.

11.4 Contractor personnel requiring access to Naval Air Station North Island for asset pickup or delivery shall obtain base access in accordance with installation requirements. The Contractor is responsible for all costs associated with obtaining base access.

12.0 Points of Contact:

Role Name / Title Phone / Email

Technical POC (TBD) (TBD)

Alternate POC (TBD) (TBD)

Contracting Officer (TBD) (TBD)