6K Manual Pallet Jack 48 - Shipboard MHE

The U.S. Navy’s NAVSUP Weapons System Support office is issuing a solicitation for 6,000‑lb capacity manual pallet jacks (MPJs) with 42‑in and 48‑in fork lengths for shipboard use. The equipment must meet extensive Navy‑specific performance, safety, durability, and environmental requirements (e.g., non‑sparking wheels, corrosion resistance, hydraulic drift ≤0.13 in, braking distance ≤12 in, operation in 0‑120 °F, resistance to salt‑fog, etc.). Two configurations (Model 42 and Model 48) are required, and the contractor must provide First Article Testing (FAT), production‑quality conformance testing, technical manuals, and all required markings/plates. The MPJs will replace existing units on multiple ship classes (CVN, LSD, LHD, ESB, DDG, LCS). Delivery, packaging, and warranty provisions are also defined. • Scope: Supply, test, and deliver shipboard manual pallet trucks (6 000 lb capacity). • Required models: 42‑in and 48‑in fork lengths, solid non‑sparking wheels. • Performance criteria: load capacity, brake performance, hydraulic drift, ergonomics, environmental resistance. • Testing: First Article Testing, reliability demonstration, production quality inspections. • Documentation: Technical manuals, marking plates, warranty, and compliance certifications. • Delivery: Packaging, FOB, and shipping data plate requirements. • Applicable standards: MIL‑DTL‑15011, MIL‑STD‑810, ISO‑9001, etc.