The Naval Sea Systems Command awarded a $125,676 firm fixed price purchase order to Dualdraw, LLC on June 4, 2025, for the procurement of a downdraft table machine (FT6096-IN, 60" x 96" table) designated for Norfolk Naval Shipyard's Shop 57 in Building 234. This total small business set-aside contract, which originated from a Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Norfolk solicitation, addresses the shipyard's need for a specialized ventilation system designed to remove harmful debris and dust particulates from operator breathing zones while preventing cross-contamination of adjacent processes and equipment. The contract is structured as a commercial item procurement under FAR Parts 13 and 12.6, with a firm fixed price model and an ultimate completion date of July 31, 2025.
Dualdraw, a small business manufacturer of industrial and indoor air filtration equipment based in Denver, Colorado, was selected as the prime contractor following a lowest price technically acceptable evaluation methodology. The company brings substantial federal contracting experience, with previous awards from multiple Department of Defense components, the U.S. Coast Guard, Federal Emergency Management Agency, and other federal agencies. Performance will take place in Portsmouth, Virginia, with the anticipated delivery timeline of 12 weeks from contract receipt. This award underscores Naval Sea Systems Command's continued reliance on specialized filtration and ventilation solutions to support operational safety and environmental compliance at naval shipyard facilities.