Intent to Sole Source: Chant Vertical Pull Test Machine Troubleshoot and Repair
| Location: | Maine |
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| Posted: | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Due: | Jan 8, 2026 |
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
| Category: |
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| Solicitation No: | N3904026Q5120 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
- Original Published Date: Dec 29, 2025 10:53 am EST
- Original Date Offers Due: Jan 08, 2026 12:30 pm EST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
- Original Inactive Date: Jan 23, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: J052 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEASURING TOOLS
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NAICS Code:
- 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
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Place of Performance:
Kittery , ME 03904USA
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Chant Engineering under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Chant Engineering is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Chant Model 31375-01-Proof Test Machine and the only known source capable of providing the repairs due to the proprietary nature of the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency.
SCOPE:
Troubleshooting and repair for the CHANT vertical Pull Test Machine, in addition this contract will also cover a yearly Preventative maintenance service yearly. This will be for Base +4 years. After each visit the contractor shall provide a detailed Service report, stating all findings and corrective actions needed to bring this machine back to OEM specs.
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION:
ALPHA DESIGNATION- FAP
Model# 9753-01
Serial# N00189-08-P-PY74
LOCATION:
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Kittery, Maine
Period of Performance:
Base Period of Performance: 1/13/2026 to 1/11/2027
- Option 1 Period of Performance: 1/12/2027-1/10/2028
- Option 2 Period of Performance: 1/11/2028-1/9/2029
- Option 3 Period of Performance: 1/10/2029-1/8/2030
- Option 4 Period of Performance: 1/9/2030-1/7/2031
- PORTSMOUTH NH 03801-5000
- PORTSMOUTH , NH 03801-5000
- USA
- Bob Watters
- robert.watters@navy.mil
- Phone Number 2074382205
- Dec 29, 2025 10:53 am ESTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
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