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36--Procurement of Friction Stir welding/processing system.

Awarded

N0016710T0043Federal

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division intends to award a firm fixed price, sole source contract to Friction Stir Link Inc. for the procurement of a robotic Friction Stir welding and processing system. This acquisition is being conducted as a total small business set-aside under the authority of FAR 13.5 for the acquisition of certain commercial items. The procurement is justified as a sole source because Friction Stir Link Inc. is the original manufacturer of the 6-axis RoboStir system and possesses the proprietary source code and software necessary for the system to function. The acquired technology is essential for the continued repair of Navy propellers, as no other supplier can provide a compatible system. While the government is moving forward with Friction Stir Link Inc., interested parties may still submit capabilities to the agency to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. The solicitation is managed by the Department of Defense through the NSWC Carderock office located in Bethesda, Maryland.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

Contract Value

$357,300

NAICS

333992 - Welding and Soldering Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

MD, USA

Set-Aside

SBA

Awardee

FRICTION STIR LINK, INC.

Award Issued Date

05/04/2010, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

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Timeline

1 update

PhaseAwarded

PostedFeb 25

Presolicitation

Notice updatedFeb 25

Set-aside removed.

AwardedMay 4

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Carderock

Office AddressBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Under the statutory authority provided by 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR subpart 6.302-1 - Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to issue sole source solicitation to Friction Stir Link Inc. (FSL) of Brookfield, WI. A firm fixed price contract is anticipated for the purchase of a robotic Friction Stir welding/processing system. The proposed acquisition will be conducted in accordance with FAR 13.5 - Test Program for the Acquisition of Certain Commercial Items. FSL is the original manufacturer of the 6-axis RoboStir friction stir system currently being used to repair Navy propellers. FSL is the only company that can provide a compatible system to the RoboStir. The system uses a proprietary source code and software that exclusively communicates the required execution commands to the robotic articulating arm and the custom built Friction Stir welding spindle. Interested parties may express their interests and submit their capabilities by contacting the point contact listed in this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement, and will be solely within the discretion of the Government.(see numbered note 22)