USNS ROBERT E. PEARY Double-Horn Welded Cleat

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command seeks five units of a 16-inch double-horn welded cleat rated at 27,000 lb Safe Working Load for the USNS Robert E. Peary, with proposals due May 15, 2026. This is a Women-Owned Small Business set-aside for 100 percent of the requirement.

Place of performance and delivery: contractor's facility for acceptance and inspection, with final delivery to MSC Warehouse at Naval Base Norfolk, Virginia by June 1, 2026. The part is specified as MSC Part Number 2276338-16 in accordance with Drawing 2276338 and Image Lizard Cleat 476 STA 6 7-31-08 001, and must be certified for ABS Tier 1 review and 27,000 lb SWL. Offerors must execute a technical data non-disclosure agreement to receive drawings and photographs.

The procurement uses the simplified acquisition process (Request for Quote methodology) under a firm fixed-price arrangement. NAICS code is 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing; PSC code is 2040, Marine Hardware and Hull Items. Acceptance and inspection occur at both the contractor's facility and destination. Payment is made through WAWF. The solicitation incorporates FAR and DFARS clauses including Buy American compliance, item unique identification, MIL-STD 129R packaging and marking, and duty-free entry requirements. Contracting officer is Colin J. Edick; quality oversight contact is Andrew Maksimowicz at 757-320-6564. Amendment 2 (issued May 12) revised the part number from 2276338-26 to 2276338-16 and added ABS Tier 1 certification requirement. Amendment 3 (issued May 14) extended the due date by one day to May 15. Offerors must acknowledge all amendments prior to submission.