COURSE LUBRICATION
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Contracting Office (Code 400) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for Machinery Lubrication II (ML II) and Oil Analysis II (OA II) training. The intent is to award a firm fixed service contract to Noria Corp. to ensure continuity with previously provided Level I training. Responses from interested parties are due by May 7, 2026, 0900 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for advanced training in Machinery Lubrication Level II and Oil Analysis Level II. Noria Corp. previously provided the prerequisite Machinery Lubrication Level I course to Code 710 personnel. The justification for sole-sourcing to Noria Corp. is to maintain continuity of instruction, as lubrication and oil analysis methodologies vary significantly between vendors. Utilizing Noria ensures students can successfully achieve certification standards by leveraging foundational concepts already taught.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-source, firm fixed service contract (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i)).
- Intended Awardee: Noria Corp.
- NAICS: 541690 – Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (Size Standard: $19 million).
- PSC: U099 – Other Education And Training Services.
- Award Expected: May 2026.
- Response Due: May 7, 2026, 0900 PM Pacific Time.
- Published: May 7, 2026.
- Set-Aside: None (sole-source intent).
Response Information
This is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation or RFQ will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Submissions should be via email only, with the subject line "RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR Machinery Lubrication Level I". The government will consider responses solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination to compete is at the government's sole discretion.
Additional Notes
Respondents will not be reimbursed for costs incurred. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating capabilities to Carolyn George at Carolyn.George@navy.mil.