Purchase Order SPMYM225P2437

Machines & Methods Inc., a woman-owned small business based in Bellevue, Washington, was awarded a $213,627 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Sea Systems Command on September 8, 2025, for the procurement and installation of a 10-foot by 5/8-inch hydraulic plate shear. The contract, designated as a total small business set-aside, requires delivery of a Betenbender hydraulic shear equipped with a 5-station numerically controlled go-to controller, shock-resistant blades, 30 horsepower motor, and 480-volt three-phase power capability operating at 2,500 psi hydraulic pressure. The scope of work includes rigging, electrical connection, equipment setup, operator training, National Recognized Testing Laboratory certification, and comprehensive warranty documentation, with performance occurring at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Everett, Washington, and ultimate completion scheduled for April 6, 2026.

This procurement supports the Navy's fleet readiness and modernization efforts through strategic equipment replacement at critical naval maintenance facilities. Machines & Methods Inc. has established itself as a trusted supplier to Naval Sea Systems Command and U.S. Pacific Fleet Forces, consistently delivering specialized industrial machinery and equipment to naval shipyards. The company's expertise in providing machine tools, industrial equipment, and related services—including installation, training, and certification—aligns with the Navy's recurring need to maintain and upgrade maintenance capabilities at its shore-based facilities. Electronic invoicing will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system in accordance with federal acquisition regulations.