Struers Sole Source
ID: W912NW25Q0016Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE ARMYW6QK CCAD CONTR OFFCORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78419-5260, USA

NAICS

Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP EQUIPMENT (J049)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e2172df0ddbd47ba8b529a999767381b/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Army Contracting Command at Corpus Christi, is seeking a sole-source contract for the maintenance of specialized Metal Processing Laboratory Equipment, primarily from Struers, LLC. This procurement is essential for the preventative maintenance of equipment such as the Exotem-150, Tegramin-30, Accutom-5, and Citopress-20, which are critical for material component analysis prior to rotary aircraft assembly. The maintenance services are vital for ensuring operational integrity at the Corpus Christi Army Depot, with the contract set to begin on December 2, 2024. Interested parties can contact Carlos Bernal at carlos.s.bernal.civ@army.mil or by phone at 361-961-2643 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Carlos Bernal
    (361) 961-2643
    carlos.s.bernal.civ@army.mil
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    Limiting Competition at or Below the SAT Final_Redacted.pdf
    This government document outlines a justification for a sole-source contract related to the maintenance of specialized Metal Processing Laboratory Equipment at the Corpus Christi Army Depot. The Industrial Specialist, drawing on 18 years of experience, affirms the necessity of this maintenance for effective material component analysis prior to rotary aircraft assembly. Communication with Jack Worthington, a Materials Engineer, stresses that Struers, LLC holds proprietary maintenance rights, and currently, no other service providers can perform this task. The Contracting Officer, Archie Covington, certifies that the costs are fair, the justification is accurate, and limiting competition is in the government's best interest, provided funds are available. The document reinforces the essential role of this specialized maintenance in ensuring operational integrity at the depot, and it formalizes the procurement process for the required services.
    W912NW25Q0016 Solicitation.pdf
    The document is a solicitation for commercial items, identified by the solicitation number W912NW25Q0016, issued by the Army Contracting Command at Corpus Christi. The primary purpose of this solicitation is to acquire preventative maintenance services for several pieces of equipment, specifically the Exotem-150, Tegramin-30, Accutom-5, and Citopress-20, over a specified period that begins on December 2, 2024. The solicitation indicates that it is set aside for small businesses and incorporates federal acquisition regulations, emphasizing compliance, including cybersecurity measures and avoiding contracts with entities involved in prohibited business operations, such as those in relation to Iran or the Maduro regime. Offerors must provide requisite certifications and representations regarding their business status, including size standards and ownership classifications (e.g., veteran-owned, women-owned). The evaluation criteria focus on the lowest price while meeting government requirements. The solicitation also outlines various clauses for contract terms, conditions, and compliance standards, ensuring that all responses adhere to federal procurement procedures.
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