Saw blade

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for four power hack saw blades, specifically 7 foot 2 inches x 3/4 inch tough tooth blades manufactured by East Side Saw & Sales (part number ESSWACH7). This is a firm fixed price acquisition under NAICS code 332216 (Saw Blade and Handtool Manufacturing) with PSC code 3405 (Saws and Filing Machines). Offerors must submit technical compliance information, pricing, and complete all required certifications by the deadline of December 12, 2025 at 10:00 AM local time. Award will be made to the technically acceptable offer that is most advantageous to the government, considering price and past performance as evaluated through the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS). Key requirements include compliance with federal regulations regarding cybersecurity (NIST SP 800-171 if applicable, with current assessments not more than 3 years old), telecommunications equipment, supply chain traceability, and proper packaging and marking specifications. Vendors must also obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials for base access and utilize the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) for shipping documentation and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) for electronic invoicing.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside. The current manufacturer and apparent incumbent is East Side Saw & Sales, located in Bellevue, Washington, with Mike Holm identified as the manufacturer point of contact. The sole source justification document indicates this blade is specifically designed for use with the E.H. Wach Saw machine for cutting thick steel in naval fleet operations, with no available substitutes due to its unique engineering specifications and proprietary design. The place of performance is Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington 98314, with a required delivery date of February 20, 2026. While no specific award value is provided in the solicitation notice, this is a replacement parts procurement for existing naval equipment with a quantity requirement of four units, and quotes must be submitted FOB Destination Bremerton, WA.