Portable grinding & lapping machine for safety valves
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Norfolk, on behalf of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), is soliciting quotes for a portable grinding & lapping machine for safety valves. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is for OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NNSY requires a new EFCO Electric Driven, TSV-300.02 DN 1" - 12" (DN 25 - 300 mm) portable grinding & lapping machine for safety valves. Key components include a machine arm with two motors, an electric height-adjustable machine stand, a control box, a jaw chuck (clamping area Ø80-400 mm), pin wrenches, and various grinding disks for valve sizes DN25-DN300 mm. The requirement also includes a tool box with essential accessories. All items must be new; no refurbished or used items will be accepted.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ SPMYM126Q4081)
- NAICS Code: 333992 (Other Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 6640 (Laboratory Equipment and Supplies)
- Shipping Terms: FOB Destination
- Required Delivery Date (RDD): ASAP
- Warranty: 12 months after installation for the machine and its components.
- Documentation: Three (3) complete sets of technical manuals (operation, service, maintenance, part-listing).
- Packaging: Must prevent damage during shipment; yellow packaging is prohibited.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 29, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to SHEREE.MCDONNELL@DLA.MIL.
- Questions Deadline: May 28, 2026, 12:00 PM EST, via email to SHEREE.MCDONNELL@DLA.MIL.
- Evaluation Basis: Best Value, considering technical acceptability and price reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: Requires a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement addressing lead time, specifications, manufacturer, and country of origin.
- Price Reasonableness: Quotes must include a pricing breakdown and may require supporting documentation (invoices, price lists, contract numbers).
- Quote Format: Submit in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Adobe PDF, including price(s), Point of Contact (POC), business size, CAGE Code, and payment terms.
- Quote Validity: Minimum of thirty (30) calendar days.
Eligibility & Notes
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Competition: Other Than Full and Open Competition.
- SAM Registration: Vendors must be actively registered in SAM.gov.
- Payment: Will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Applicable Clauses: FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, 52.212-5, and various DFARS clauses are in effect.
- Technical POCs: Patrick Craig (patrick.a.craig2.civ@us.navy.mil) and Russell Harris (russell.r.harris.civ@us.navy.mil).