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Forklift Gel Battery

ID: N3220526Q7196 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation • Match:  100%
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Description

1. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Part 12, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

2. Solicitation number is N3220526Q7196 and is being issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ).

3. It is anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order will be issued in response to this RFQ to East Penn Manufacturing CO as the sole source. No commercial financing. Any offer other than what is listed in the solicitation will not be considered.

4. Responses to the solicitation are due 09 July 2026 NO LATER THAN 08:00 am Eastern Standard Time. Quotes may be e-mailed to Alec Ferralli at alec.m.ferralli.civ@us.navy.mil and/or Tommy Hale at tommy.a.hale.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered timely, an E-mail quote must be received in its entirety in the designated E-mail inbox by the due date and time for quote submission. Quotes received after that time will be considered at the Government's sole discretion. Please reference the solicitation number on your quote.

5. The required delivery is FOB Destination, and acceptance date is 30 September 2026. Delivery and acceptance will occur at 9276 Third Ave, Building LP26 Naval Station Norfolk VA 23511.

6. Quotes submitted in response to this solicitation shall not contain nor be subject to the vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions. Any quote submitted in response to this solicitation, which includes the vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and may be rejected as being non-responsive to the solicitation."

7. See attached Solicitation for part numbers, descriptions, quantity and unit of issue.

Background
This solicitation is issued by the U.S. Navy for the procurement of gel batteries, specifically targeting the needs of the Naval Station Norfolk. The contract is anticipated to be awarded to East Penn Manufacturing Co as a sole source vendor, indicating their unique capability to fulfill this requirement. The goal of this contract is to ensure the provision of high-quality batteries necessary for operational readiness.

Work Details
The contract requires the delivery of two specific gel batteries: 1 unit of P/N: 9-G75-13EE, which is an 18V 450AH battery (IST2119-NAV1 EE-Rated), and 1 unit of P/N: 27-G75-13EE, which is a 54V 450AH battery (IST9A26-NAV1 EE-Rated).

The required delivery date for these items is September 30, 2026. Delivery will be made to the following address: 9276 Third Ave, Building LP26, Naval Station Norfolk VA 23511.

Period of Performance
The period of performance for this contract extends until September 30, 2026.

Place of Performance
9276 Third Ave, Building LP26, Naval Station Norfolk VA 23511.

Bidder Requirements
Bidders must provide a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price. Additionally, they must comply with specific technical submission requirements to demonstrate their ability to meet the Performance Work Statement (PWS) requirements.

There are no set-aside requirements mentioned; however, it is crucial that quotes do not include standard commercial terms and conditions.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent and/or closely related prior contract with East Penn Manufacturing, which previously received forklift/battery awards under N3220525P2264 (VRLA battery to fit Hyster N45ZR2 Reach, $27,444; 05/13/25–09/02/25) and N0040624P0887 (forklift battery, $20,031; 09/16/24–01/15/25). The current requirement for gel batteries for Naval Station Norfolk (specific battery part numbers and delivery to the same facility) is consistent with the prior forklift battery procurements, suggesting it may be a continuation of the same equipment support line.

Overview

Agency
MSC Headquarters (HQ) [DoD - USN - MSC]
Response Deadline
July 9, 2026, 8:00 a.m. EDT Due in 7 Days
Posted
July 1, 2026, 9:14 a.m. EDT
Set Aside
None
NAICS
335910 - Battery Manufacturing
PSC
6140 - Batteries, Rechargeable
Place of Performance
Norfolk, VA 23511 United States
Source
Open
Current SBA Size Standard
1250 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
$15,000 - $45,000 (AI estimate)
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 7 days, below average for the MSC Headquarters.
On 7/1/26 MSC Headquarters issued Synopsis Solicitation N3220526Q7196 for Forklift Gel Battery due 7/9/26. The opportunity was issued full & open with NAICS 335910 and PSC 6140.
Primary Contact
Name
Alec M. Ferralli   Profile
Email
alec.m.ferralli.civ@us.navy.mil
Phone
(564) 226-0234

Secondary Contact

Name
Tommy Hale   Profile
Email
tommy.a.hale@navy.mil
Phone
(757) 443-5880

Additional Contacts in Documents

Title Name Email Phone
Contracting Officer Tommy Hale Profile tommy.a.hale.civ@us.navy.mil None

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > MSC > MSC HQS > MSC NORFOLK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N32205
Source Organization Code
500045577
Last Updated
July 1, 2026
Last Updated By
alec.m.ferralli.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
July 24, 2026