# SAM #N4523A27P4001

PSNS & IMF plans sole-source purchase of E.H. Wachs insert rings and cutting wheels

**Buyer:** Department of Defense
**Posted:** November 03, 2026
**Respond By:** November 06, 2026
**Identifier:** N4523A27P4001
**NAICS:** 333515

Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility plans a sole-source purchase of E.H. Wachs insert rings and cutting wheels.
- **Agency:** Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), U.S. Navy, Contracting Office Code 400.
- **Planned award:** Sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to E.H. Wachs.
- **Products:** Insert rings and cutting wheels; the notice provides no quantities, part numbers, or detailed specifications.
- **Competition:** This is not a request for quotes, and the Navy says it does not plan to issue a competitive solicitation or RFQ. Interested parties may submit clear and convincing information about their technical experience and ability to meet the requirement.
- **Classification:** NAICS 333515, Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing; size standard of 500 employees.

### Description

<p>THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT.</p>

<p>The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS &amp; IMF) Contracting Office (Code 400), hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source, firm fixed service contract to E.H. Wachs. The award shall be completed Nov 2026.</p>

<p>INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE &ndash;</p>

<p>&nbsp;The NAICS code for this acquisition is 333515 &ndash; <strong>Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing&nbsp; NAICS Size Standard:</strong> 500</p>

<p>THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 6<strong>&nbsp;Nov 0800 AM Pacific Time</strong>.</p>

<p>Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with subject line stating - <strong>RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR Insert Rings and Cutting Wheels.</strong></p>

<p>All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Purchasing agent, Carolyn George by email at Carolyn.George@navy.mil. The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor&#39;s capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.</p>

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