Machine Tool Research (MTR) Shaft Lathe is the only one in the United States Navy. Two other propeller shafts also require work specific to the capabilities of the MTR Shaft lathe. Therefore, this requirement is to be solicited in accordance with Sole Source exclusive rights.
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This solicitation is a sole source requirement to Machine Tool Research in accordance with FAR 13.501(a). (See the attached Limited Source Justification)This requirement is to perform updates to one (1) Betts-Bridgeford Lathe (alpha BWN), S/N E5551, at Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (PNSY), Kittery, Maine 03904 in accordance with attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to negotiate and award a contract with Machine Tool Research (MTR) on a sole source basis.This requirement is being Sole Sourced due to its nature of being is the category of complex equipment repairs, modifications and calibrations. Machine Tool Research is the original equipment manufacturer of Betts Lathes and is required to repair and provide service to the proprietary equipment.
The 386 ECONS at Ali al Salem, Kuwait intend to issue a sole source award to FLOW INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION for the installation and calibration of an existing Flow Corporation Mach500 waterjet machine tool system.
This is a solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures, as supplemented with the additional information included in this solicitation.This is a solicitation for a SOLE SOURCE requirement for Machine Tool Research, Inc., for Corrective Maintenance of Betts- Bridgeford Lathe SN E5551.The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 811310.
Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends tonegotiate and award a contract with Machine Tool Research, Inc. on a sole source basis byauthority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) and FAR 6.302-1. (Justification & Approval attached)This requirement is for a firm fixed price contract.The schedule will be negotiated prior to award.
