DMA Maintenance Services

The Naval Sea Systems Command, through the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division, is soliciting maintenance and support services for Dynamic Mechanical Analysis (DMA) equipment. The procurement covers twelve-month basic support and annual performance maintenance visits for two Waters/TA Instruments Q800 DMA units, including two emergency service visits with repair parts, on-site labor, and travel per machine, as well as annual calibration verification using certified standards. This is a firm fixed price, sole source acquisition justified by the original equipment manufacturer's exclusive licensing rights and proprietary control over equipment drawings, schematics, personnel qualifications, and parts availability. The request for quotes requires submission of company letterhead, pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, business size classification, lead time for delivery, and detailed capability statements demonstrating ability to meet all specifications. Quotations must be submitted to kylie.cox3.civ@us.navy.mil by 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time on March 10, 2026, with a contract performance period from March 2, 2026 to March 1, 2027.

This procurement is not designated as a small business set-aside. The incumbent contractor is TA Instruments - WATERS LLC, located in New Castle, Delaware, which is the sole source for these services as the original equipment manufacturer. The contract is classified under NAICS code 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC code J066 (Maint/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment—Instruments and Laboratory Equipment). While specific award values are not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the requirement encompasses support for two DMA machines acquired in 2014-2015 that require certification maintenance and calibration verification. The place of performance is NSWC Carderock in Bethesda, Maryland, located at 9500 MacArthur Boulevard, Bethesda, MD 20817-5700, though the equipment models support work performed at Westlake, MD. All contractor employees must maintain current Information Assurance Technician (IAT) Level I certification.