KANAWHA_Adonic Pilot Ladders

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is procuring 3 Adonic brand pilot ladders, each 31 feet in length with standard width, along with associated wood packaging and DOD unique identification. This procurement is driven by urgent operational requirements, as the current ladders will be outdated in December 2025 and will not meet USCG SOLAS Standards for embark and disembark operations during port arrivals. The solicitation requires compliance with MIL-STD 2073-1 packaging standards and specific markings for the USNS KANAWHA (T-AO 196). Quotes will be evaluated using a lowest-price, technically acceptable approach, with vendors required to demonstrate technical capability and competitive pricing. The deadline for submitting quotes is July 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM EST, with quotes to be submitted via email to Brittany Bryant.

This procurement is designated as a Competitive 8(a) set-aside opportunity, classified under NAICS code 332999 (All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) and PSC 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment). The Brand Name Justification identifies potential vendors including Maximus Digital Solutions, Global Data Products, A2Z Source Supplies, and Ace Business Supplies, though no specific incumbent contractor is mentioned. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price purchase order with delivery required by August 4, 2025, allowing for an estimated production lead time of 4-6 weeks. Performance will occur at the MSC W143 Warehouse in Norfolk, VA 23511, with the procurement falling under the simplified acquisition threshold. The materials require duty-free entry into the United States, and contractors must initiate the entitlement request through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment.