Supply of Portable Lathe and Boring Machine (Sole Source Equipment)

The contract seeks the procurement of one SERCO TU400-1000 Portable Lathe and Boring Machine, specified as sole source equipment, to meet immediate government operational needs. The item must be fully functional and comply with all applicable environmental, safety, and marking standards, ensuring it is ready for direct deployment without modification. The solicitation is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, governed by FAR 19.5, meaning only small businesses are eligible to respond. The North American Industry Classification System code is 333517, indicating classification under Machine Shop, Tool Die, and Mold Making. Performance is required at Silverdale, Washington, with a ZIP code of 98315, and responses must be submitted no later than May 13, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The contract was posted on May 11, 2026, under the procurement authority of DLA Maritime - Puget Sound within the Department of Defense. The equipment is critical for maintenance and repair operations requiring precision machining in field or remote locations, and its delivery must align with government readiness timelines. There is no designated point of contact listed in the public posting, and the place of performance lacks specific state or country information, though location is clearly identified as Silverdale. Interested small businesses must ensure compliance with all technical, regulatory, and delivery requirements to be considered for award, with the full terms of the subcontract to be detailed in the vendor agreement following selection.