J--Body Armor Shredder Repair

The U.S. Department of the Interior, through its IBC Acquisition Services Directorate in Herndon, Virginia, has awarded a Firm Fixed Price contract solely to SSI Shredding for the repair of a specialized body armor shredder used at the Aberdeen Test Center. This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside and justified under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 as a sole source acquisition because SSI Shredding is the only entity with the technical capability and proprietary knowledge to diagnose, maintain, or rebuild this unique industrial machine. The scope of work requires the full functional restoration of the shredder, including replacement of critical components such as sidewalls, cutter sets, bearings, seals, and grease cartridges, with performance verified by the machine’s return to operational status consistent with ATC testing protocols. The place of performance is designated as Herndon, Virginia, though the equipment originates from the Aberdeen Test Center. No specific period of performance, delivery schedule, FOB terms, or detailed inspection criteria are outlined, and no formal packaging, labeling, or invoicing instructions are provided. The Contracting Officer is Joseph Daniels, with no designated Contracting Officer’s Representative or Technical Representative identified. While the solicitation number is 140D0426Q0048 and the NAICS code is 333248 for all other industrial machinery manufacturing, no contract value, pricing details, accounting codes, or payment instructions are disclosed. The acquisition follows an LPTA approach, with price being the primary determinant after technical acceptability, and no trade-off evaluation process is indicated. Standard FAR clauses, representations, certifications, attachments, or special requirements such as security clearances or labor standards are not included in the documentation.