VLS Cell Maintenance Stands

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking to procure 16 new Cell Maintenance Stands for the MK41 Vertical Launching System (VLS) through a Firm Fixed Price, Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) solicitation. This is an all-or-none procurement requiring Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) equipment, with strict requirements that secondary market or used items will not be accepted. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their quotes electronically by June 18, 2025, in PDF or MS Word format. The government will evaluate proposals based on criteria detailed in sections L and M of the solicitation, with the award going to the most advantageous responsible offeror who fully conforms to the requirements. Quotations must include comprehensive part information, NIIN details, and an authorization letter from the OEM.

The solicitation is set aside for total small business participation and will be performed at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Corona Division in Norco, California. The procurement falls under NAICS Category 332710 (Machine Shops) and PSC Category 4935 (Guided Missile Maintenance, Repair, and Checkout Specialized Equipment). Successful vendors will be required to deliver the 16 Cell Maintenance Stands within 24 weeks after contract award, with each stand individually bubble-wrapped and packaged according to specific configurations. The equipment must be new, come with standard warranties, and undergo a proof load test to ensure personnel safety. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for a single purchase order to be awarded to the most advantageous offeror meeting all technical and compliance requirements.