ATTENUATOR

Amendment / Modification

This modification makes the following changes to the original solicitation:

• Extends the solicitation due date and time from March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM to March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Changes the acquisition strategy from a Small Business Set-Aside to Full and Open Competition with a Sole Source Determination.

• Updates the Size Standard for employees from 100 to 550.

• Changes the Small Business Type from 'Small Business' to blank (implying no longer a small business set-aside).

• Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

• Percent Set Aside

• Size Standard - Employees

• Small Business Type

• Response Due Date

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended to March 25, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• The acquisition strategy has changed, which may impact bidder eligibility and competition.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for a specific part needed for the 31A Techni Water jet. The justification is based on the need for original manufacturer parts to repair an intensifier leaking issue that prevents the system from holding pressure.

• Item: ATTENUATOR 1.0 LITER GPP

• MFR Part Number: 500-20-0016

• Reason for Sole Source: Biesse America is the direct manufacturer of the water jet machine, and only their OEM parts can fix/repair the 31A Techni water jet. The part is described as a high-pressure, vessel-based component designed for industrial waterjet intensifier pumps to smooth out pressure pulses and minimize pressure drops, ensuring stable water pressure flow.

• Manufacturer: Biesse America

• Manufacturer POC: 704-357-3131

• Address: 4110 MEADOW OAK DR. CHARLOTTE, NC 28208

• Dealer/Rep: Armand Sowell (704-357-3131)

• The sole source justification is based on unique features of the material/service that limit availability to a single source.

• The requested material/service represents the minimum requirements of the Government.

• The justification also notes that these are direct replacement parts/components for existing brand name equipment.

• Signature Activity: Amy Dobbelaere, Material Expediter

• Date: 03/05/26

• Contracting Officer Signature: WINTERSTEEN.TRICIA.KATHRYN.1022611069

• Date: 2026.03.06

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of an ATTENUATOR, specifically a 1.0 LITER GPP, manufactured by Biesse America (Part Number: 500-20-0016). This is identified as an OEM repair part. The acquisition is being conducted by DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND CONTRACTING DIVISION.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) unit of the ATTENUATOR 1.0 LITER GPP.

• The item is identified by Manufacturer Part Number: 500-20-0016 and Internal Number: 1016347856.

• Pricing Arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation issue date is March 10, 2026.

• The offer due date is March 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• The contract is expected to be awarded under the "Small Business" set-aside.

• The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 332996, with a size standard of 550.

• The contract is rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS).

• The period of performance is indicated as (Nov 2025) for WAWF Payment and (Jul 2025) for Liability Insurance and (Jul 2025) for Preparation for Delivery.

• Offers are to be submitted by the due date of March 13, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Inspection Level is QA 4-7 days inspection.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability, past performance, and price, with the award going to the technically acceptable offer most advantageous to the Government.

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• Contractors must obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access.

• Liability insurance requirements are detailed in Section C.

• Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM-D-3951.

• Item Unique Identification and Valuation (IUID) requirements apply, with specific instructions for CLIN 0001.