Procurement request for procure customizable scaffolding to support LVST testing.

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking to procure customizable scaffolding to support Large Vehicle Shock Test (LVST) testing. The procurement involves specific quantities of scaffolding components, including 352 9'-9" standard pieces and 87 6'-6" standard pieces, along with various horizontal, diagonal, bracket, and accessory pieces. The solicitation is structured as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) with responses due by 11:00 AM EDT on March 5, 2025. Interested vendors must submit a quote on company letterhead, including pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination terms, point of contact information, and GSA contract number if applicable. The technical point of contact for this opportunity is Chris Rolince, who can be reached at christopher.c.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil or 757-513-7247.

The contract is set aside exclusively for small businesses under NAICS code 532490 with a size standard of $40 million. The government anticipates issuing a single firm-fixed price purchase order with an estimated value of $230,000, with delivery required by May 1, 2025. Universal Manufacturing Corporation is the preferred vendor due to their unique proprietary scaffolding system design and compatibility with existing infrastructure purchased in 2012. Delivery will be to the NSWCCD Perryville Warehouse located at 950 Principio Furnace Rd, Perryville, MD 21903, with all shipping charges to be included in the quoted price. The scaffolding system is specifically designed for safety and configurable working platforms around a test vehicle approximately 38 feet tall, with proprietary components that are not interchangeable with other manufacturers' systems.