STUDER S41-1600 CNC CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE

SOL #: 26-26-1002Sources SoughtSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION
RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Bremerton, WA

NAICS

Machine Tool Manufacturing (333517)

PSC

Grinding Machines (3415)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Mar 26, 2026
2
Last Updated
Mar 26, 2026
3
Response Deadline
Apr 4, 2026, 3:59 AM

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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support Richmond intends to issue a sole source firm fixed-price solicitation to procure one STUDER S41-1600 CNC CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE with turnkey services for delivery to Bremerton, WA. The proposed award is to United Grinding. This is a Sources Sought notice to confirm no other responsible sources exist. Responses are due April 4, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for a single STUDER S41-1600 CNC CYLINDRICAL GRINDING MACHINE, including comprehensive turnkey services. The procurement specifies FOB at Destination (Bremerton, WA), with preliminary inspection at origin and final inspection and acceptance at destination. The machine is classified under Product Service Code 3415 (Grinding Machines).

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Sources Sought (intended sole source Firm Fixed-Price solicitation)
  • Intended Awardee: United Grinding
  • Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) / FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source)
  • Set-Aside: Unrestricted in business size, other than full and open competition after exclusion of sources (due to sole source intent).
  • Procedures: FAR 13.5
  • Response Due: April 4, 2026
  • Published: March 26, 2026
  • Place of Performance/Delivery: Bremerton, WA, United States

Evaluation

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research purposes. Responses will be used to determine if any other responsible sources can satisfy the agency's requirements, challenging the sole source justification.

Additional Notes

This notice is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirement should submit their capabilities.

People

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