J--Body Armor Shredder Repair
Overview
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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 Department of the Interior / IBC ACQ SVCS DIRECTORATE has issued a Presolicitation for the repair of an Aberdeen Test Center (ATC) body armor shredder. This requirement addresses the need to demilitarize large stockpiles of body armor after testing. The government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract directly to SSI Shredding, identified as the sole source capable of fulfilling this requirement. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The notice was published on May 7, 2026, with an anticipated award date of June 12, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the repair of the ATC body armor shredder. Specific parts and quantities required for the repair include:
- Sidewall (2)
- Splash Plate (2)
- Seals, double lip (4)
- Bearing-Spherical (4)
- Cleaning Finger GRP-M70 (1)
- Spacer Assembly (2)
- Spacer Splash or End plate (2)
- Slotted Rear (4)
- O-Rings (4)
- Cutter Set-M70 (1)
- End Plate-M70 (1)
- Dowel Pins-M20 x 70 (16)
- Gasket-Bearing Cover (2)
- Preload Hub assembly (2)
- Spacer Bearing (2)
- Friction (1)
- Grease cartridge (1)
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP)
- Anticipated Award Date: June 12, 2026
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Published Date: May 7, 2026
Evaluation
This is a sole source notice. A sole source determination was prepared in accordance with 41 U.S.C. 1901. SSI Shredding is the original manufacturer and servicer of the shredder and does not outsource diagnosis, repair, maintenance, or rebuilding of their shredders.
Additional Notes
- Point of Contact: Joseph Daniels, Contracting Officer, joseph_daniels@ibc.doi.gov
- NAICS Code: 333248 – All Other Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
- PSC Code: J036 – Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery
- Any questions regarding this acquisition should be directed to the Contracting Officer.