Paut equipment

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring specialized ultrasonic testing equipment and accessories through a sole source solicitation (SPMYM2-25-Q-2551) to support shipboard piping, pressure vessel, and structural inspections at the Trident Refit Facility. The procurement includes 15 line items consisting of various phased array probes, custom and standard wedges, hand scanners, wire encoders, Y-adapters, and an OmniScan X4 64:128PR instrument with advanced Total Focusing Method and Full Matrix Capture capabilities, all manufactured by Evident Scientific. The solicitation was issued on September 23, 2025, with a tight deadline requiring offers to be submitted by 8:00 AM on September 25, 2025. The procurement is justified as sole source under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to the unique scientific equipment requirements and the critical nature of maintaining compatibility with existing Navy fleet support functions. Contractors must comply with Defense Biometric Identification System requirements for base access and provide certificates of insurance.

This procurement is designated as unrestricted with a set-aside for small businesses under NAICS code 334519 with a size standard of 600 employees, though the solicitation notes indicate it as a sole source to Evident Scientific (CAGE code 9DV74). The contract award value is redacted in the available documentation, but it is being processed under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, suggesting a value under $250,000. The procurement includes quantities ranging from 3-6 units per line item across the 15 different equipment types, with all items designated for open purchase to maintain inventory for ongoing operations. Delivery of all equipment is scheduled for September 5, 2025, to the TRIREFFAC Receiving Officer in Silverdale, Washington. The procurement stems from a Sources Sought Notice posted on August 27, 2025, which yielded responses from only B&H International and Evident Scientific, with the latter being selected as the sole qualified source for these specialized non-destructive testing instruments.