N3904025Q0009 Mobile Elevated Work Platform (MEWP)

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is soliciting proposals for Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) to support maintenance operations at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The solicitation seeks six different types of lift equipment, including scissor lifts and boom lifts ranging from 26' to 135' in height, with specific requirements for power source, safety features, and age of equipment. The procurement will be conducted as a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) competition, with technical acceptability evaluated based on the contractor's ability to meet detailed specifications and adhere to delivery schedules. This is a DX rated order under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), indicating high priority for national defense requirements. Offers are due by 8:00 AM on December 19, 2024, with a contract period spanning a base year from January 31, 2025 to January 30, 2026, plus two potential one-year option periods.

The solicitation is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 532490, with a size standard of $40 million. The estimated total contract value is approximately $1,396,620 over the three-year period, with a specific requirement for JLG brand equipment due to extensive staff training on these specific models. The government conducted market research and identified at least 10 small businesses capable of providing the required equipment. Delivery will be FOB Destination to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, with one additional delivery location at Cutler NCTAMS in Maine. The contract requires the successful vendor to provide maintenance services with a 4-hour response time for repairs, quarterly inspections, and replacement units if repairs cannot be completed within 24 hours. All equipment must be no more than three model years old at the contract start, and the procurement is funded through Operations and Maintenance, Navy funds.