J -- Maintenance of Sewing Machines

This contract entails the monthly maintenance of 25 sewing machines located at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The period of performance is set from October 1, 2002, through September 30, 2003. It is structured as a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, indicating that only small businesses were eligible to compete for this opportunity. The solicitation number associated with this requirement is N00102-02-Q-1699, and it was posted on August 23, 2002. The contract is managed by the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, a Department of Defense agency, based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. The point of contact for this contract is Debra M. Moulton, a contract specialist available via email and phone. The contract includes maintenance services to ensure the operational reliability of the sewing machines, critical to the shipyard’s production and repair functions. While specific performance location details and NAICS codes are not provided, the work will be performed at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. The solicitation was listed as a presolicitation notice, indicating the government’s intent to procure these services and inviting eligible small businesses to prepare proposals.