USNS WILLIAM MCLEAN - FORK TRUCK BATTERY

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation, N3220526Q0057, is for the procurement of batteries for Fork Trucks onboard the USNS William McLean. The acquisition is unrestricted.

• Procurement of batteries for Fork Trucks.

• Specific stock numbers and vendor part numbers are listed for three distinct battery types.

• DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, is applicable, requiring DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for all items.

• Solicitation Issue Date: May 26, 2026

• Offer Due Date: June 15, 2026, 10:00 AM

• Delivery Date: On or Before July 27, 2026 for all items.

• FOB: Destination

• Quotes are to be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

• Quotes must not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and part numbers.

• Price evaluation will assess reasonableness.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference.

• Payment instructions will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, including specific markings for USNS William McLean.

• Advance notification to MSC_N48_Transportation_Team@us.navy.mil is required for deliveries to FOB Destination locations.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the purchase of DEKA 36V and 72V Sealed Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (SVRLA)/GEL Maintenance-Free Batteries.

• Product: DEKA 36V and 72V Sealed Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (SVRLA)/GEL Maintenance-Free Batteries

• Required Delivery Date: 7/27/26

• Intended Use: Replace batteries in Fork Trucks

• The requirement does not exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

• Not applicable, as this document justifies sole-source procurement.

• This is a justification for sole-source procurement, citing "BRAND NAME" and "STANDARDIZATION" as reasons.

• The specified make/model (DEKA SVRLA/GEL 18-G75-21EE, 18-G75-27EE, 36-G105-9EE) is required to maintain fleet configuration baseline per COMSCINST 4790.3.

• These batteries are used on "All T-AKE Class Vessels."

• The justification is based on the requirement for a specific brand name product and standardization needs for fleet configuration. The contracting officer certifies the accuracy of the facts and representations.