Repair of Kell-Strom T-400 Riveter
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The Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command is seeking to sole-source the repair of a legacy T-400 riveter, asset number 65923043611, to Kell-Strom Tool Co. as the only known source capable of performing the complex, iterative repair process required. This unit demands a specialized troubleshooting methodology where faults are only revealed after prior issues are resolved, necessitating repeated test-and-repair cycles that typically involve custom fabrication or replacement of nearly all internal components to restore proper clamping, alignment, and riveting capabilities. Kell-Strom’s unique access to OEM-licensed technical data, proprietary tooling, and specialized test facilities makes it the only responsible contractor capable of meeting the demanding technical and timeline requirements. The work includes initial diagnostic inspection, ongoing serial repair cycles, component fabrication or procurement, and final calibration to meet original equipment manufacturer specifications. Deliverables include a fully restored and tested riveter, a detailed repair and fabrication summary documenting all faults and replacement parts, and a certified test report verifying compliance with P&WC OEM safety, precision, and performance standards. The solicitation, issued under number N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0250 with a response deadline of August 19, 2026, will be evaluated based on technical capability, price, and past performance. The place of performance is Cherry Point, North Carolina, and the contract falls under NAICS code 811310 with no set-aside designation. Primary point of contact is Daniel Collins of the Department of Defense, based at Patuxent River, Maryland.
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Cherry Point, NC, 28533, USASet-Aside
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This is a notice of intent to sole-source.
Kell-Strom Tool Co. is the only known responsible source with the requisite knowledge, technical data, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes.
The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary to perform the following support tasks: The repair requires a complex, serial troubleshooting methodology. Because problems within this legacy unit are not detected until prior faults are resolved, the contractor must execute an ongoing, iterative "test-and-repair" process, which typically requires the custom fabrication or replacement of nearly all details of the riveter to ensure proper clamping, alignment, and riveting of T-400 blades.
- Initial Inspection and Testing: Perform a preliminary diagnostic inspection and initial testing of the Riveter (ASSET# 65923043611) to identify primary faults, wear, and out-of-tolerance components. Upon completion of this initial inspection, the contractor shall provide the Government with an estimated timeline for the completion of the remaining iterative repair process and final delivery.
- Iterative Serial Repair: Execute an ongoing, iterative troubleshooting process. Upon completing initial repairs, the unit shall be re-tested to reveal subsequent faults, which must then be repaired in a continuous cycle until all defects are resolved.
- Component Fabrication and Overhaul: Replace, order, or custom-fabricate all necessary components and internal details required to restore the unit's functionality, utilizing authorized OEM-licensed data.
- Final Testing and Calibration: Conduct rigorous final functional testing to verify the repaired unit operates within OEM baseline safety, alignment, and mechanical tolerance standards prior to return shipment.
Deliverables
The contractor shall provide the following data and physical deliverables in support of this SOW:
- Repair & Fabrication Summary- A report detailing the faults identified during the iterative testing process and the components replaced or fabricated.
- Repaired Riveter Unit- Fully assembled and tested T-400 riveter (ASSET# 65923043611) restored to operational OEM standards.
- Test/Certification Report- Documentation certifying the unit meets P&WC OEM performance, safety, and precision alignment specifications.
Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:
- Technical evaluation
- Price
- Past performance
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