MHE inspection and certification services

The Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking Material Handling Equipment (MHE) inspection and certification services through solicitation N0040626QS120, a firm fixed price contract issued as a sole source requirement to Technical Support Specialists and Consultation LLC. The contractor will provide comprehensive inspection, maintenance, and functional testing services for all shipboard fork trucks and side loaders, including detailed structural assessments, hydraulic and braking system evaluations, electrical system verification, and operational testing in accordance with OEM manuals and NAVSUP Publication 538. Key requirements mandate that all personnel performing inspections and maintenance must be qualified, certified, or trained service representatives, and all discrepancies must be documented in Condition Found Reports with recommended corrective actions. The contract will be evaluated on a firm fixed price basis with two line items covering labor and materials to accomplish the Statement of Work and reports for tracking purposes. The solicitation was posted on January 21, 2026, with a closing date of January 22, 2026 at 8:00 AM; questions must be submitted one day prior to the closing date, requiring immediate submission.

This is not a set-aside contract, and the incumbent contractor is Technical Support Specialists and Consultation LLC (CAGE code 5JV08). The period of performance runs from January 29, 2026 to February 18, 2026, representing a 21-day service window for completion of all inspection and certification activities. The place of performance is aboard USNS CHARLES DREW (T-AKE-10), requiring contractor personnel to embark with the vessel and remain onboard for the duration necessary to complete work before disembarking at the next available port of call as coordinated with Maritime Sealift Command and Ship's Force. While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the contract pricing structure is on a job basis for both labor/materials and reporting activities. All inspection results and individual equipment reports must be submitted electronically in PDF format to the OMT Representative, with packaging and marking compliance required per MIL-STD 2073-1 or commercial standards with specific vessel markings.