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Intent to Sole Source: Chant Vertical Pull Test Machine Troubleshoot and Repair
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Portsmouth Naval Shipyard plans to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Chant Engineering under a sole source justification, citing Chant as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the only known provider able to perform necessary repairs due to the proprietary nature of the Chant Model 31375-01 Proof Test Machine. The contract entails troubleshooting, repair, and annual preventative maintenance services for the CHANT Vertical Pull Test Machine located at the shipyard in Kittery, Maine. Each service visit requires the contractor to submit a detailed report outlining findings and corrective actions to ensure the machine meets original equipment manufacturer specifications. The contract's base period runs from January 13, 2026, through January 11, 2027, with four additional one-year option periods extending through January 7, 2031. This procurement is a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 541380, and while it is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties capable of meeting the requirement may submit capability statements for consideration. The primary contact for this contract is Bob Watters at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard.
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Place of Performance
Kittery, ME, 03904, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Chant Engineering under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Chant Engineering is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Chant Model 31375-01-Proof Test Machine and the only known source capable of providing the repairs due to the proprietary nature of the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency.
SCOPE:
Troubleshooting and repair for the CHANT vertical Pull Test Machine, in addition this contract will also cover a yearly Preventative maintenance service yearly. This will be for Base +4 years. After each visit the contractor shall provide a detailed Service report, stating all findings and corrective actions needed to bring this machine back to OEM specs.
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION:
ALPHA DESIGNATION- FAP
Model# 9753-01
Serial# N00189-08-P-PY74
LOCATION:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Kittery, Maine
Period of Performance:
Base Period of Performance: 1/13/2026 to 1/11/2027
- Option 1 Period of Performance: 1/12/2027-1/10/2028
- Option 2 Period of Performance: 1/11/2028-1/9/2029
- Option 3 Period of Performance: 1/10/2029-1/8/2030
- Option 4 Period of Performance: 1/9/2030-1/7/2031
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