Ordnance Handling Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Division Picatinny Detachment (Department of the Navy) has issued a Solicitation for the manufacture and assembly of Ordnance Handling Equipment (OHE), including MK 3 MOD 2 Strong Back Lifting beams and other undefined OHE, along with spare parts. This equipment is crucial for the movement, transportation, and storage of various naval storage containers, supporting multiple Navy program weapons. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by May 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the production and assembly of specialized Ordnance Handling Equipment. Key components include:
- MK 3 MOD 2 Strong Back Lifting beam OHE.
- Other Undefined OHE as specified in the solicitation.
- Spare parts for the aforementioned equipment. This OHE is essential for the safe and efficient handling, transport, and storage of naval storage containers used across various Navy programs.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 3990 - Miscellaneous Materials Handling Equipment.
- Response Due: May 6, 2026, 05:00 PM ET (21:00 UTC)
- Published Date: May 5, 2026
- Amendments: The solicitation has been amended three times, with the latest (Amendment 0003) posted on May 5, 2026.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Gerardo Ilaria at gerardo.ilaria.civ@us.navy.mil or 973-724-4212.