The Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes under solicitation number N3220525Q2148 for Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) recertification services in support of the USNS CESAR CHAVEZ (T-AKE 14). The contract is not set aside for small businesses and will issue a firm-fixed price purchase order. The work, taking place from March 10 to June 10, 2025, involves inspecting, testing, and certifying various types of OHE at the contractor's facility in Guam. Key tasks include performing visual inspections, generating Condition Found Reports (CFR), conducting necessary repairs, testing and certification, and final disposal of defective items. Specific OHE items require attention and certification, with detailed reporting documentation mandated throughout the process. Offerors must demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience, and compliance with security requirements. The evaluation will focus on the technical capability of the offerings and price, leading to a lowest price technically acceptable award. Proposals must adhere to specific submission guidelines, including a detailed price quote and technical submission requirements by January 2025. Overall, this initiative aims to ensure the safety and operational readiness of essential maritime support equipment.
The Military Sealift Command's combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ No. N3220525R4037) seeks qualified contractors to provide Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE) recertification services for the USNS Carl Brashear, scheduled from March 21, 2025, to July 1, 2025, in Guam. The solicitation includes various line items of OHE, totaling 598 units, which require inspection, testing, and certification per NAVSEA guidelines. Contractors must provide labor, tools, and materials while meeting specific qualifications and adherence to government regulations. The evaluation will consider technical capability and price, with a preference for the sole source vendor, Island Certification INC. Required deliverables include comprehensive reports throughout the contract duration, ensuring compliance and documentation for returned recertified equipment. Responses must be submitted by February 2, 2025, with quotes sent via email. This RFP emphasizes the importance of safety certification processes in maintaining equipment for military use, illustrating the federal government’s structured approach to procurement and regulatory compliance.