Hydraulic Assembly Machines

This solicitation is a brand-name requirement for two hydraulic assembly machines, specifically the Eaton Aeroquip FT1212 and FT1222 models, to be used at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, for the fabrication of shipboard hydraulic hose assemblies that meet MIL-H-24135 and MIL-H-24136 standards. The acquisition is authorized under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(ii) due to proprietary tooling requirements that preclude competition, and the offeror must provide written confirmation of their status as an authorized reseller or distributor of Eaton Aeroquip products. The equipment is mission-critical for maintaining Navy fluid systems in compliance with NAVSEA Technical Directive S6430-AE-TED-010, and failure to meet specifications could result in hose failures, operational delays, and compromised fleet readiness. Deliverables include the machines themselves and their delivery to the Southeast Regional Maintenance Center at Building 1488, Massey Road, Mayport Naval Station, Florida, with a firm delivery deadline of October 1, 2026, under FOB Destination terms. The contract is being evaluated under the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method, where technical acceptability takes precedence over price, and only offers rated "Acceptable" on technical capability will be considered for award. Technical evaluation focuses on the offeror’s understanding of requirements, compliance with salient physical and performance characteristics, and submission of descriptive literature verifying the equipment meets specifications. Price is assessed for reasonableness, but no trade-off between cost and technical merit is permitted. All submissions must be formatted into three PDF volumes: Price, Technical Responsibility, and Contractor Responsibility, and must be emailed to designated Navy points of contact by July 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM ET. Machines must be uniquely identified with a two-dimensional data matrix compliant with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022, containing enterprise identifier and serial number, and all packaging and labeling must adhere to MIL-STD-129. Payments must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow, and the contract includes mandatory clauses covering cybersecurity, supply chain restrictions, trafficking prohibitions, and compliance with Federal Acquisition Regulation standards, with all offerors required to maintain current SAM registration and provide valid UEI and CAGE codes. The contracting officer, Laura Martinez, retains primary oversight, with Otis Smith serving as