SOLE SOURCE EAST PENN FORKLIFT BATTERY N0040626Q0159
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AI-generated · May 20, 2026A single East Penn high shock battery, IST6H51 (model 18-G75-27 EE), is being procured as a sole-source item because these batteries are components of forklift trucks onboard MSC vessels and are considered Critical Safety Items; only the original equipment manufacturer may supply these items. Interested parties may express interest and capability to respond, but the government will decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses.
Offers will be evaluated for price reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination under the referenced procurement rule. The contracting authority will determine whether to proceed competitively based on responses.
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS) intends to solicit for one East Penn Manufacturing high shock battery IST6H51 model number 18-G75-27 EE. This requirement is sole sourced to East Penn Manufacturing Co. due to the required batteries being a component of the forklift trucks onboard MSC vessels which are considered Critical Safety Items. Only the OEM may provide these Critical Safety Items. Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, which will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will evaluate the offeror s price for reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination in accordance with RFO 12.203. Anticipated Award Date: May 2026 Contracting Officer: Nicole Eygnor, nicole.m.eygnor.civ@us.navy.mil
From Solicitation posted on May 19, 2026Notice history
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Solicitation LATEST Posted May 19, 2026
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