INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Preventative Maintenance and Repair Services

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking a sole source procurement for preventative maintenance and repair services for a Trumpf Trumatic Laser Cutting System located at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The solicitation, issued under 10 USC 2304(c), will be awarded exclusively to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) due to proprietary software rights and specialized technical capabilities. The contract will be awarded on a lowest-priced, technically acceptable basis, with evaluation focused on firm-fixed pricing for scheduled preventative maintenance services and fully burdened labor rates for regular and emergency unscheduled repairs. Technical acceptability requires authorization from the OEM, fixed preventative maintenance pricing, defined labor categories, labor rates, and parts markup. Vendors must submit quotes addressing these requirements, with the solicitation response deadline set for April 11, 2025.

The contract is not set aside for any specific small business category and will cover a base period from May 5, 2025, to May 4, 2026, with options for two additional one-year extensions through May 4, 2028. The place of performance is specifically located in Kittery, Maine 03904. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement will involve comprehensive maintenance services for a specialized laser cutting system, including scheduled preventative maintenance and potential emergency repair work. Contractors must comply with strict Operations Security (OPSEC) requirements, including detailed protocols for protecting sensitive information and managing electronic devices on the naval shipyard premises. The solicitation falls under NAICS category 811310 for commercial and industrial machinery repair and maintenance, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of J034 for metalworking machinery maintenance and repair.