Brand name OEM shoellhorn-albrecht machine CO. - accomodation ladders

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) is seeking to procure two brand-specific accommodation ladders manufactured by Schoellhorn-Albrecht Machine Company for the Military Sealift Command. The solicitation is for a firm fixed-price supply contract with specific technical requirements, including an upper rotating platform (510 lbs), a 44-foot ladder (2000 lbs), a lower platform (220 lbs), boat fender, shell bumper, bridle bar, and chain legs. These ladders must be ABS Certified and are direct replacements for existing maritime equipment. The government will evaluate proposals primarily on price, with potential consideration of past performance if the lowest price does not represent best value. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2025, with offers due by April 28, 2025, at 11:00 AM PDT, and all questions must be submitted to Noah Ibrahim via email.

This contract is designated as a 100% total small business set-aside, targeting small business contractors within the Ornamental and Architectural Metal Work Manufacturing (NAICS 332323) category. The procurement is specifically for two accommodation ladders to be delivered to the Military Sealift Command in San Diego, with a required delivery date of May 15, 2025. The solicitation emphasizes that pricing will not be adjusted for COVID-19 or inflationary costs, placing maximum risk on the contractor. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract involves specialized maritime equipment with complex technical specifications. The government has justified the sole-source/brand-name approach based on the unique technical requirements and the manufacturer's specialized expertise in providing replacement parts for existing maritime infrastructure.