Sole Source Procurement for the Watervliet Arsenal

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Detroit Arsenal (ACC Warren) is conducting a sole source procurement for Watervliet Arsenal through solicitation W911PT25Q0031. The procurement specifically targets precision machine tooling and support fluids from Electralloy, including 180 Lenox band saw blades with specific technical specifications (2-3 teeth per inch, 16 feet length, 1.5 inch width, .0500 inch thickness), 50 carbide-coated armor bandsaw blades, and 2 drums of Lenox Band-Ade sawing fluid for an Amada saw. The solicitation was issued on February 6, 2025, with quotes due by 4:00 PM on February 12, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS category 333515 for Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing, with a size standard of 500 employees. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed, the sole source nature suggests Electralloy is the preferred and likely only qualified vendor for these specialized items.

The procurement is an unrestricted contract with no specific set-aside designations, targeting direct procurement of specialized manufacturing tooling. Delivery is required within 30 days after contract award, with items to be delivered to Watervliet Arsenal in New York. Delivery scheduling must be coordinated through the Carrier Appointment System, with normal delivery hours established as Monday-Thursday 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM EST and alternating Fridays 6:30 AM to 2:00 PM EST. The contract will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment system. While exact contract value is not specified, the procurement involves 180 band saw blades, 50 specialized carbide-coated blades, and 2 drums of sawing fluid, indicating a potentially significant but not massive equipment investment. The place of performance is specifically identified as Watervliet, New York, emphasizing the localized nature of this military arsenal's equipment procurement.