Screws, cap/screens upper/lower/ES

The Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring brand name screws, caps, and screens specifically manufactured by Ward Leonard/ECI Defense Group, Inc. for repair of a high pressure air compressor motor on USS Blue Ridge LCC-19. The solicitation (N0040625Q0200) covers multiple line items including hex head screw caps in various sizes and upper/lower/ES screens with specific part numbers. Potential contractors must be registered in SAM.gov and use Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoicing, with proposals due by December 31, 2024 at 12:00 PM. The evaluation will be comprehensive, assessing technical compliance, delivery capability, pricing, and past performance. Contractors must meet mandatory packaging requirements per ASTM-D-3951 standards and comply with specific inspection and acceptance terms at the destination.

This contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside within the Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (NAICS 332722) category. The procurement will be awarded as a firm-fixed price supply contract with FOB Origin shipping terms, utilizing contractor support through the AbilityOne Program for contract closeout functions. Ward Leonard CT LLC, with CAGE code 20019, is the sole source provider due to their proprietary design and intellectual property rights for these specific components. The required delivery date is set for September 1, 2025, with ECI Defense Group, Inc. in Lyles, TN serving as the authorized dealer/representative. The government will procure these highly specialized parts as direct replacements that are only available through the original manufacturer, with no alternative suppliers permitted.