Minimum quantity of One (1) Machine Tool Research, Inc. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Propulsion Shaft Lathe, Model SPL 68 X 1098M, with potential optional quantity for an additional Three (3) Model SPL 68 X 1098M CNC Propulsion Shaft Lathes.

This is notice of the Government’s intent to issue a sole-source firm-fixed price solicitation. The proposed action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis to:

Machine Tool Research, CAGE 1JV12 under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. DLA Weapons Support Richmond intends to issue a Sole Source solicitation to procure a quantity of 1 each for a Machine Tool Research CNC Shaft Lathe Model: SPL 68 X 1098M, with a quantity option of three (3). Base contract completion required in 365 days ARO.

Complete technical data package VIBB 25-25-1004 including all design, supplies, and labor requirements will be included as a part of the solicitation. Technical data package requires turnkey services for: installation, foundation, shipping, rigging, post processor, OSHA certification, IUID tag, training, and technical data (i.e. manuals, drawings). Request for Proposal SPE4A8-26-R-0004 is anticipated to be issued July 2026. FOB will be at Destination/Inspection at Origin/Acceptance at Destination.

The solicitation will be Other Than Full and Open Competition. Award will be result in a Firm, Fixed Price Contract. Please mail the solicitation package along with the compliance statement and descriptive literature. Mail to address listed in block 9 of the first page of the solicitation. Proposals sent via/ email will be accepted. This solicitation and award will be made under FAR 15 procedures.

This solicitation will contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) will require the offeror to have a completed Joint Certification Program (JCP) with the DLA Enhanced Validation (DEV) to retrieve the CUI from DLA’s Collaboration Folders (AKA C-Folders). To obtain access, please follow the instructions here: https://www.dla.mil/logistics-operations/services/joint-certification-program/ To access C Folders, the offeror must have both JCP and DEV.

DLA Anticipates including DFARS 252.204-7012, DFARS 252.204-7019 and DFARS 252.204-7020 in the solicitation. Lack of compliance with these clauses would result in an offeror being ineligible for award. A copy of the solicitation will be available via the DLA DIBBS website at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/Solicitations/ Solicitations are in Portable Document Format (PDF). To download and view these documents, use the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. This software is available free at http://www.adobe.com. A paper or e-mail copy of the solicitation may be provided to requestors on a case by case basis if access to DIBBS is not available.”