Sole Source Award Notification: J&A Redacted
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 the PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF, has issued a Sole Source Award Notification for a modification to an existing Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract (N3904025P1011) with MACHINE TOOL RESEARCH, INC. (MTR). This modification, valued at $40,066.00, addresses emergent repairs needed on the FSN Headstock at Kittery, ME.
Scope of Work
This modification authorizes additional emergent repair work, specifically the in-place re-grinding of the headstock spindle tapered bore for the Machine Tool Research (MTR) lathe. This work is critical to correct an excess runout of .0008" discovered during the original contract's evaluation, which is necessary for proper support and machining of submarine drive shafts.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Contract Modification
- Awardee: MACHINE TOOL RESEARCH, INC.
- Value: $40,066.00
- Set-Aside: None specified (Sole Source)
- Published Date: April 28, 2026
- Funding: Fiscal Year (FY) 26 Operation and Maintenance, Navy funds (OM&N)
- Period of Performance: The Period of Performance for the existing contract will be extended.
Justification
The sole-source award is justified under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing MTR as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). MTR possesses the proprietary data, specialized equipment, and trained personnel uniquely qualified to perform the required re-grinding of their own equipment's headstock spindle tapered bore.
Additional Notes
This notification serves as an award notice for a modification to an existing contract, not a new solicitation. The modification will create a fourth CLIN (0004) for this additional emergent repair.