USNS ROBERT E. PEARY Double-Horn Welded Cleat
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 Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ Norfolk), is soliciting proposals for a 16-inch, double-horn, welded cleat for the USNS ROBERT E. PEARY. This requirement has been updated from a previous 26-inch specification. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by May 14, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation seeks a single 16-inch, double-horn, welded cleat with a 27,000 LB SWL (Safe Working Load) rating. The cleat must be certified for this SWL and conform to drawing 2276338 and image lizard cleat 476 STA 6 7-31-08 001, with an MSC Part Number of 2276338-16. To receive the necessary photo and drawing, interested offerors must return a signed Technical Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332999 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Product Service Code: 2040 (Marine Hardware And Hull Items)
- Delivery: FOB Destination, On or Before June 1, 2026, with 48-hour advance notification to MSC WAREHOUSE, 1968 GILBERT STREET, NAVAL BASE BLDG W143 DW 10, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2313.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, at 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 4, 2026 (Amendment)
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a quote via email in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Quotes must include a description, part number, title for each item, total firm fixed price, any discount terms, estimated delivery time, principal place of performance, and country of product origin. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical evaluation will verify compliance with all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates. Price reasonableness will also be assessed. Vendors are advised not to submit standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may lead to rejection.
Additional Notes
A signed Use and Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) for Government Technical Data is required to access technical drawings and photos. This NDA outlines restrictions on data use, handling, and disclosure, requiring flow-down to subcontractors and return/destruction of data upon contract completion or award to another entity. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for payment and Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID).