ENCOMPASS KIT

Solicitation SPMYM226Q5675 is a total small business set-aside award notice issued by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound for the procurement of an Encompass Kit (replacement parts), item number EMIQ-25-734. The contract is a sole-source acquisition awarded to Encompass Machines Inc., the sole manufacturer of the patented kit. This proprietary procurement is justified under FAR 13.106-1(b) to ensure compatibility with existing systems and to avoid significant capital investment and retraining. The kit consists of various specialized components, including deep bore G3 wire nozzles, orbital torch blocks, collets, gas lens adapters, and other hardware. The contract requires delivery to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, by March 30, 2026, with shipping terms designated as FOB Destination. Compliance with MIL-STD-129 for marking and labeling is mandatory, and all shipping documentation must be processed through the DLA Vendor Shipment Module. Invoicing must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Inspection and acceptance will be conducted at the destination by the government, with a quality assurance level of QA 4 requiring a seven-day inspection period. The award was managed by Contracting Officer Denise Quist and follows a trade-off source selection process based on FAR 52.212-2.