USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY - Lifeboat Davit Repair

The job at a glance

Solicitation number	N3220527Q7034
Agency	Department of the Navy
Office	Mschq Norfolk
Where	See the notice
Posted	November 13, 2026
Bids due	November 18, 2026, 12:00 PM (UTC-05:00)
Who can bid	Open to any company
Industry	Equipment repair & maintenance (NAICS 811310)
Notice type	Solicitation
Contracting contact	Caren Edanol · caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil
Official notice	View on SAM.gov →

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From the notice

Military Sealift Command will issue a Firm- Fixed Price Purchase Order for the Sole Source requirement listed in the attachment. Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), PALFINGER MARINE USA are required. Any offer other than the OEM will not be considered. Amendment 00001 has been issued to remove the sprinkler pump requirement and to extend the solicitation. See attached amendment

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What you'll need to bid

A quote or proposal form. Usually the SF-1449 (or SF-18 for small quotes), filled in and signed, with a price for every line and option year.
Active SAM.gov registration. Free from the government, and it must be active before award. It can take a few weeks, so start early (how to register).
Acknowledgment of every amendment (SF-30). Missing one is the most common reason a good offer gets thrown out.
Prices that respect the wage rules. Many federal service contracts include a Service Contract Act wage determination setting minimum pay and benefits for each job category. Price your labor from it.
Past performance and a short technical write-up, if the notice asks for them (no past performance yet?).
A clear staffing and quality plan, if the notice evaluates technical approach: who does the work, how you'll cover absences, and how you'll check quality.

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