COMFRC V Alignment Fixture Gages- Test, Evaluation, Repairs and Parts

The Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has issued a Special Notice for a sole source purchase order to L.S. Starrett Company for evaluation, test, repair, and parts related to V Alignment Fixture Gages. The notice, posted on December 4, 2024, with a response deadline of December 19, 2024, is specifically for Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group located in Patuxent River, Maryland. L.S. Starrett Company is being identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these specialized gages, possessing exclusive rights to provide the required services. The procurement will be conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), which allows for sole source procurement when only one source is reasonably available. The contract falls under the NAICS category of Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a specific PSC category focused on maintenance and repair of materials handling equipment.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to announce the government's intent to award a non-competitive purchase order while allowing potential alternative contractors an opportunity to demonstrate their capabilities. Interested contractors may submit a capability statement within five calendar days of the notice's publication, which will be evaluated to determine whether a competitive procurement might be appropriate. The government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to proceed with the sole source award based on any received responses. While this is not a competitive quote request, responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements to Jessica Franceschini via email. Eligibility is open to all contractors who can potentially meet the specific requirements for evaluation, test, repair, and parts for the V Alignment Fixture Gages. The notice emphasizes that any information received will be considered strictly for assessing the potential for competitive procurement, with no guarantee of contract award to alternative vendors.