Opportunity
SAM #8869a4ba47544028a3e14d37fd7dc2e8
Sole Source Field Service Support for Turbomachine Modular Test Cell at Fleet Readiness Center East
Buyer
Fleet Readiness Center
Posted
August 24, 2026
Respond By
August 27, 2026
Identifier
8869a4ba47544028a3e14d37fd7dc2e8
NAICS
811310, 811219, 811210
This opportunity is for sole-source field service support at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) for a Turbomachine Modular Test Cell. - Agency: Department of the Navy, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) - Sole-source procurement to James A. Staley Co. (CAGE 4N124), the OEM - Scope includes: - Troubleshooting, repairs, restoration, and commissioning of the Turbomachine Modular Test Cell - Diagnosing faults in the MTC control infrastructure - Repairing and restoring computer system and PLC module - Fault isolation, physical repair, software commissioning, and operational validation - Contractor must provide all labor, tools, materials, and equipment - Safety measures, permits, and facility coordination required - Only vendors with explicit OEM authorization, licensing, or certification from James A. Staley Co. are eligible - Set aside for small business concerns - DPAS rating: DO-C9 - Commissioning must be completed within five days of contract award
Technical and Commercial Details - Proprietary control logic restricts competition to OEM-authorized sources - No specific part numbers or quantities for products; primary requirement is service - No competing products identified due to sole-source nature - Estimated contract value likely in the low-to-mid five figures, based on scope and urgency
Description
NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE
Solicitation N6852026Q1051, a request for quotation, is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(c) and RFO FAR 6.103-1, as the requirement is estimated at $6,750.00. The Government intends to award this sole-source contract to James A. Staley Co. (CAGE 4N124) as no other source will have the necessary proprietary rights to satisfy the requirement.
Justification for Sole Source:
Proprietary Rights: James A. Staley Co. is the original equipment manufacturer who developed and owns the proprietary rights to the operating and control logic.
Description of the Requirement:
The Department of the Navy, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), intends to award a sole-source purchase order for: troubleshooting, repairs, restoration, and required corrective actions to commission a Turbomachine Modular Test Cell. Commissioning must be completed within five days of contract award. This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business concerns and will receive a DPAS rating of DO-C9.
Scope of Work:
The contractor shall provide all personnel, technical capability, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to perform commission the Turbomachine Modular Test Cell:
Troubleshoot and diagnose faults within the MTC control infrastructure. Repair and restore the computer system and PLC module to operational status. Perform all necessary fault isolation, physical repair, software commissioning, and operational validation activities. Provide all required labor, tools, materials, and equipment necessary to complete the work. Implement and maintain all required safety measures throughout execution of the effort. Obtain and coordinate all required Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) permits and facility services prior to the start of work.
INSTRUCTIONS TO INTERESTED SOURCES
This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, in accordance with FAR 6.103(d), any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
To be considered, capability statements must clearly demonstrate:
Capability to meet the strict delivery schedule (5 days after contract award) Written verification and legally binding documentation proving explicit authorization, licensing, or certification from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), James A. Staley Co., demonstrating the source's legal right and technical capability to access, troubleshoot, modify, and commission the proprietary operating and control logic, computer systems, and PLC modules.
All responses must be received in writing no later than 27 August 2026 at 4:00PM EST and must be submitted via email to the Contracting Points of Contact listed below.
A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.
Point of Contact
Contract Specialist
Melinda Bowen
Melinda.a.bowen.civ@us.navy.mil
Daniel Collins
Daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil