Metalworking Machines Preventative and Remedial Maintenances Services

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, has issued a Special Notice for a sole source contract award to Southwestern Industries, Inc DBA TRAK Machine Tools for metalworking machine maintenance services. The contract covers preventative and remedial maintenance services for 59 TRAK machines over a 5-year period on a firm fixed price basis. The agency is utilizing the sole source authority under FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source is capable of fulfilling this requirement. Southwestern Industries serves as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for TRAK and ProtoTRAK products, maintaining exclusive control over essential maintenance components. The Special Notice was posted on September 5, 2025, with responses due by September 8, 2025.

The primary objective of this procurement is to secure comprehensive maintenance services that will maximize machine uptime and extend equipment life for critical metalworking machinery at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The justification for sole source procurement centers on Southwestern Industries' exclusive licensing agreements and proprietary control over diagnostic tools, factory calibration settings, and replacement parts that are essential for proper equipment functionality. Only OEM technicians can perform the specialized factory calibration settings required to ensure maximum machine life and minimize maintenance delays. The contract falls under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, allowing the contracting officer to solicit from a single source when only one responsible source exists. Due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and exclusive manufacturer requirements, this opportunity is not open to competitive bidding from other contractors.