# SAM #N0017326-Q-5533

Sole Source Gearbox Disassembly and Inspection Services for Naval Research Laboratory

**Buyer:** NRL
**Posted:** September 15, 2026
**Respond By:** September 18, 2026
**Identifier:** N0017326-Q-5533
**NAICS:** 332999, 811310

This opportunity is a sole source procurement from the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) for gearbox disassembly and inspection services.
- Agency: Naval Research Laboratory, Department of the Navy
- Sole source vendor: Machinists, Inc.
- Requirement: Disassembly and inspection of four heavy terminal gearboxes
  - 2 Azimuth Terminal Gearboxes
  - 2 Elevation Terminal Gearboxes
- NSN: 7540-01-152-8067
- Contract type: Firm-fixed price, under Simplified Acquisition Procedures
- NAICS code: 332999 (Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
- Product Service Code: H329 (Inspection - Engine Accessories)
- No competitive solicitation; only Machinists, Inc. is considered capable
- Estimated contract value is below the simplified acquisition threshold
- Period of performance not specified in the notice or attachments
- No other OEMs or vendors mentioned
- Services involve maintenance/inspection, not new product procurement

### Description

<p>The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) hereby formally announces the intent to award a firm-fixed price purchase order on a sole source basis utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000 to Machinists, Inc.&nbsp;&nbsp; The contractor will be required to provide disassembly and inspection of four heavy terminal gearboxes.&nbsp; (See Attached Inquiry of Availability).</p>

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<p>This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.&nbsp; This is NOT a solicitation or request for offers. &nbsp;No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored.&nbsp; Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 332999 with the size standard of 750 million. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is H329.</p>

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<p>Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within 3 calendar days of the publication of this notice.&nbsp; Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government.&nbsp;&nbsp; Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.&nbsp; A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. &nbsp;No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.</p>

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<p><strong>The point of contact is:</strong> Erik Wells, email: erik.wells2.civ@us.navy.mil.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the &ldquo;Subject&rdquo; line of your email.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

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