Intent to Sole Source: Chant Vertical Pull Test Machine Troubleshoot | Maine Government Bid

Agency:	DEPT OF DEFENSE
State:	Maine
Type of Government:	Federal
FSC Category:	J - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment
NAICS Category:	541380 - Testing Laboratories
Set Aside:	Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Posted Date:	Dec 29, 2025
Due Date:	Jan 8, 2026
Solicitation No:	N3904026Q5120
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Intent to Sole Source: Chant Vertical Pull Test Machine Troubleshoot and Repair

Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

N3904026Q5120

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

NAVSEA

Sub Command

NAVSEA SHIPYARD

Office

PORTSMOUTH NAVAL SHIPYARD GF

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
Original Published Date: Dec 29, 2025 10:53 am EST
Original Date Offers Due: Jan 08, 2026 12:30 pm EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
Original Inactive Date: Jan 23, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Product Service Code: J052 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- MEASURING TOOLS
NAICS Code:
- 541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services
Place of Performance:
Kittery , ME 03904

USA

Description

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE:

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to Chant Engineering under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Chant Engineering is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Chant Model 31375-01-Proof Test Machine and the only known source capable of providing the repairs due to the proprietary nature of the requirement. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any responsible source who believes they can meet this requirement may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the agency.

SCOPE:

Troubleshooting and repair for the CHANT vertical Pull Test Machine, in addition this contract will also cover a yearly Preventative maintenance service yearly. This will be for Base +4 years. After each visit the contractor shall provide a detailed Service report, stating all findings and corrective actions needed to bring this machine back to OEM specs.

MACHINE IDENTIFICATION:

ALPHA DESIGNATION- FAP

Model# 9753-01

Serial# N00189-08-P-PY74

LOCATION:

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard; Kittery, Maine

Period of Performance:

Base Period of Performance: 1/13/2026 to 1/11/2027

Option 1 Period of Performance: 1/12/2027-1/10/2028

Option 2 Period of Performance: 1/11/2028-1/9/2029

Option 3 Period of Performance: 1/10/2029-1/8/2030

Option 4 Period of Performance: 1/9/2030-1/7/2031

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

PORTSMOUTH NH 03801-5000
PORTSMOUTH , NH 03801-5000
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Bob Watters
robert.watters@navy.mil
Phone Number 2074382205

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Dec 29, 2025 10:53 am ESTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Intent to Sole Source: Chant Vertical Pull Test Machine Troubleshoot and Repair

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