PLC upgrades for Blast and Paint
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 Marine Corps Logistics Command in Albany, Georgia, intends to award a sole source purchase order to McNaughton-McKay (Cage Code 0CFH4) for PLC upgrades for Blast and Paint operations. This procurement involves replacement components for Allen Bradley Micrologix 1500 Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) with Allen Bradley Compact Logix 5380 series.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the purchase of specific replacement components to upgrade existing Allen Bradley Micrologix 1500 PLCs to the Allen Bradley Compact Logix 5380 series. These upgrades are critical for the continued operation of Blast and Paint facilities.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (issued under a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 29, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 23, 2026
Justification & Rationale
The government has determined that McNaughton-McKay is the sole authorized distributor for Allen Bradley parts, making them the only reasonably available source for these specific components. A "Determination that Only One Source is Reasonably Available" document justifies this sole-source award under FAR Part 12, citing exclusive licensing agreements and the necessity of specific Allen Bradley brand parts to ensure compatibility and performance with existing agency systems. A "brand name or equal" approach was deemed not feasible due to integration and performance requirements.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a sole source procurement. Interested parties may contact the primary point of contact for further information.
Primary Point of Contact: Matthew Bute (matthew.d.bute.mil@usmc.mil)