20--Modification of RFP Number from N6554010R0029 to N6554010R0035

This contract involves the modification of a previously issued Request for Proposal (RFP) number from N6554010R0029 to N6554010R0035. It was initially posted on May 12, 2010, and is classified as a presolicitation notice, indicating that the procurement process is in its early stages. The procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, meaning that only small businesses are eligible to participate in this opportunity. The contract falls under the NAICS code 332710, which relates to the manufacturing of machine shops or metalworking machinery. The contracting agency is the Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWC Carderock), located in Bethesda, Maryland. Though the exact place of performance is unspecified, the solicitation is managed by the NSWC Carderock office. This modification represents an administrative update to the solicitation number rather than a change in scope or requirements, facilitating the continued procurement process under the new identification.