EDUCTOR
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND, intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed price supply contract for an EDUCTOR (Product Service Code 4320 - Power And Hand Pumps) to DERBYSHIRE MACHINE & TOOL COMPANY. This presolicitation notice, published on January 30, 2026, indicates the government's intent to negotiate without full competition, citing FAR 6.302-1. However, other interested parties may submit proposals to challenge the sole source determination. The anticipated solicitation release is February 2, 2026, with quotes due by February 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM Z.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for an EDUCTOR, which falls under the Product Service Code 4320 (Power And Hand Pumps). The specific requirements for the EDUCTOR will be detailed in the forthcoming solicitation. The place of performance for this contract is Sasebo, Japan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Supply Contract (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Anticipated Solicitation Release: February 2, 2026
- Quotes Due: February 10, 2026, 3:00 PM Z
- Published: January 30, 2026
- Place of Performance: Sasebo, Japan
Procurement Details
The acquisition will be negotiated under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements), utilizing FAR Parts 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services) and 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures). While the government intends a sole source award, responses from other interested parties will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.
Action Items
Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation from Sam.gov and frequently monitoring the site for any amendments. Interested parties challenging the sole source intent should submit proposals prior to the offer due date.
Contact Information
- Primary: Taura Helms,
taura.s.helms3@navy.mil - Secondary: Denise Manor,
Denise.e.manor.civ@us.navy.mil