Notice of Intent to Sole Source for NNSY Preventative Maintenance and Calibration of Party Count Analyzer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Presolicitation
Solicitation #
N4215826RX60442
NAICS
811210
PSC
J066
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
June 17, 2026
Response due
June 22, 2026
Place of performance
Portsmouth, VA

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed Price contract to PAMAS for the preventative maintenance and calibration of a Particle Count Analyzer at the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Virginia. This opportunity falls under NAICS code 811210 and is not set aside for small businesses, meaning it is open to all capable vendors. Interested parties may submit their capability statements in response to this presolicitation notice, but the government retains discretion on whether to seek competition.

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Description

Statement of Work Preventive Maintenance and Calibration of Party Count Analyzer PAMAS 1. Background Organization Location: Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory, Code 134.2, 3rd Floor Annex, Room 367, Bldg. 184, Portsmouth, VA. The Mid-Atlantic Regional Materials Test Laboratory (MARMTL), C134, is a modern and complete engineering and science laboratory, specializing in routine and unique analysis and problem solving with state-of-the-art laboratory space and instrumentation. Service includes, but are not limited to, metallurgical and chemical analysis, mechanical and environmental testing, nondestructive inspection, failure analysis, polymeric materials, composite technology, welding and heat treating. 2. Scope of Work The scope of services shall include preventative maintenance, performance verification, support, and annual recertification of calibration of the Particle Count Analyzer instrument to be performed. 3. Objective NNSY requires a PAMAS certified technician to perform preventive maintenance and calibration services for the following equipment: PAMAS Particle Count Analyzer Model Number: SBSS Serial Numbers: 320-2283 4. Specific Tasks To meet the objective, the PAMAS certified technician shall execute the following specific tasks and guidelines: Documentation After service has been completed, PAMAS shall provide an itemized work order that details the inspection, preventative maintenance, verification/certification, and/or repair performed. Quality Assurance The lab personnel shall analyze an ASTM proficiency sample or QC sample to assure proper operation of the instrument. Repairs If the instrument is found to be inoperative or fails to work within its respective ASTM specification, the PAMAS technical representative shall perform repairs at no additional charge. Exceptions & Quotations If the instrument cannot be brought within the established analytical specifications, a statement shall be annotated in the work order detailing the problems found. If additional parts, repairs, and labor/travel are required, outside the scope of this specification, PAMAS shall provide an additional itemized quotation. Authorization No work to commence before receiving authorization via modification from the Requirement Contracting Officer. 5. Security Requirements 5.1 NNSY Access Requirements All contractors, with the exception of permanent party (or “seated” contractors with Common Access Cards (CACs), will be required to obtain a DBIDS card to gain access to NNSY. (Note: A “seated contractor” is a contractor who received CACs and are granted access to Navy or NNSY information technology systems and are stationed at NNSY as their permanent work location.) -- 1 of 3 -- Procedure for receiving a DBIDS card: a) Contractor will complete the SECNAV 5512 form(s) and forward them to their NNSY Sponsor/Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). b) The sponsor will complete the CVS spreadsheet utilizing the information on the completed SECNAV5512 forms and forward all documents to Commander Navy region mid-Atlantic (CNRMA) for vetting. c) CNRMA will add the contractor to the “179-Day List” which is utilized by the Pass and ID office to create the DBIDS card. d) Once on the 179-Day List, the contractor may go to Pass and ID to have their DBIDS card generated. e) Green NAVSEA access badges can be generated at this point with contractors providing proof of U.S. Citizenship (Birth Certificate/ US Passport). 5.2 Portable Electronic Devices (PEDs): A PED is defined as any non-stationary electronic apparatus with singular or multiple capabilities of, but not limited to recording, storing, and/or transmitting data, voice, video, or photo images (e.g., cell phones, laptops, tablets and wearable devices such as fitness bands and smart watches). a) NAVSEA 04 Ser 04/281 IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR ALLOWING CAMERA-PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES WITHIN THE CONTROLLED INDUSTRIAL AREA. b) NAVSEAINST 2200.1A PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES POLICY c) SECPROMAN Vol 1 5510.36 Rev E. In accordance with ref (a), personally owned camera enabled PED’s will be authorized inside of the Controlled Industrial Area (CIA) and all Security Islands. Camera enabled PEDs will remain unauthorized within Controlled Nuclear Information Areas (CNIAs), Nuclear Work Areas (NWAs) and Open Storage Areas. All PEDs, camera enabled or not, are still prohibited within NWAs and Open Storage Areas. The allowance of camera enabled PEDs inside of the CIA and Security Islands does not negate existing photography policies. Unofficial photography, filming of video, or live streaming from the camera-enabled PED remains prohibited within the CIA or any NAVSEA controlled space outside of the CIA. Further, audio recordings (both digitally or magnetically) in NAVSEA spaces is prohibited without the approval of the Code 1120 Security Director. 5.3 Submarine Specific PEDs Instructions In accordance with COMSUBLANT/COMSUBPACINST 2075.1C, the use of PEDs while in or on Department of Navy Submarines, are prohibited. 6. Place of Performance The PAMAS Certified Technician is responsible for the service and recertification on the instrument on-site at the following location: MARMTL Facility Norfolk Naval Shipyard Bldg. 184, Room 367 Portsmouth VA 23709 7. Deliverable A performance verification certificate will be provided for PAMAS Particle Count Analyzer Model Number: SBSS, Serial Numbers: 320-2283 after certification. -- 2 of 3 -- 8. Period of Performance See Schedule 9. Contact Information Technical POC Sabrina Peet, (Branch Head, (757) 396-4704, sabrina.a.peet. civ@us.navy.mil Code 134.2) Certifying Official Natasha Houston (757) 636-5740 natasha.n.houston.civ@us.navy.mil Funds Administrator Mary Ann Hales (757) 396-2701 mary.a.hales2.civ@us.navy.mil -- 3 of 3 --

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