Opportunity
SAM #N3220526Q7126
Procurement of DEKA 36V and 72V SVRLA/GEL Batteries for USNS MEDGAR EVERS and T-AKE Class Vessels
Buyer
MSC Norfolk
Posted
April 08, 2026
Respond By
April 17, 2026
Identifier
N3220526Q7126
NAICS
335910, 335911
The U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command (MSC) HQ Norfolk is seeking to procure East Penn Manufacturing Company's DEKA brand 36V and 72V Sealed Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (SVRLA)/GEL Maintenance-Free Batteries for use on fork trucks supporting the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13) and other T-AKE Class vessels. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSC) HQ Norfolk - Contracting office: MSC HQ Norfolk, 471 East C Street, Norfolk, VA - OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer): - East Penn Manufacturing Company (DEKA) - Products Requested: - DEKA 18-G75-21EE, 750 AH Battery, VRLA Low Maintenance Gel (IST6F72) - Quantity: 6 units - DEKA 36-G105-9EE, 420 AH Battery, VRLA Low Maintenance Gel (IST8178) - Quantity: 2 units - DEKA 18-G75-27EE, 975 AH Battery, VRLA Low Maintenance Gel (IST6H51) - Quantity: 3 units - Part Numbers: - 18-G75-21EE, 36-G105-9EE, 18-G75-27EE - Notable Requirements: - Batteries must be maintenance-free, SVRLA/GEL type, and shipboard-approved for HYSTER and HUBTEX forklift models - Unique item identification per DFARS 252.211-7003 is required - Sole source justification due to brand name, standardization, and urgency - Delivery & Place of Performance: - Delivery to MSC Warehouse, 1968 Gilbert Street, Naval Base Bldg W143 DW 10, Norfolk, VA 23511-2313 - Batteries support operations on USNS MEDGAR EVERS and other T-AKE Class vessels - Period of Performance: - Delivery required by contract award plus production lead time (up to 42 weeks), no later than November 26, 2026
Description
Procurement of East Penn Manufacturing Company's DEKA 36V AND 72V Sealed Valve Regulated Lead-Acid (SVRLA)/GEL Maintenance-Free Batteries required to replace end life of batteries on fork trucks in support of the USNS MEDGAR EVERS (T-AKE 13).