The Military Sealift Command is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) Safety Recertification services for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA. The contract outlines a firm-fixed price purchase order for services to be executed in Guam from July 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. Vendors must provide comprehensive labor, tools, materials, and vehicles necessary for the recertification process, including inspections, repairs, certifications, and disposal of equipment. The contractor is required to submit various reports detailing inventories, conditions, and certifications of the equipment. Qualifications for bidders include experience with weight testing and safety certifications related to shipboard-approved OHE. The solicitation encourages submissions from responsible sources, emphasizing compliance with federal regulations, technical requirements, and timely delivery. Quotes are due by February 18, 2025, with evaluations based on technical capability and price. This procurement underscores governmental needs for validated service providers in military operations, ensuring safety and operational readiness of critical handling equipment.
This memorandum outlines the justification for utilizing other than full and open competition for a federal acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It references FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), which allows Contracting Officers to solicit from a single source due to specific circumstances such as urgency or exclusive licensing. The acquisition involves the certification of shipboard ordnance handling equipment by a NAVSEA PHS&T certified source, specifically for the USNS WALLY SCHIRRA, with a required delivery period from 1 July 2025 to 1 September 2025. The memorandum explains that the chosen acquisition method is justified by critical nature of the ship equipment, which is essential for safety and operational integrity. Additionally, it details the need for standardization and compatibility with existing equipment. The document serves to ensure compliance with procurement regulations while prioritizing the timely delivery of essential services.