Pre-solicitationPosted Aug 4, 2026·Responses due Aug 19, 2026

Repair of Kell-Strom T-400 Riveter

NAVAIR and air warfare centers · NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

Stage
Early notice (sources sought, presolicitation or special notice)
NAICS
811310
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0250
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
J036
Place
Cherry Point, NC, USA
Contact
Daniel Collins (daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0250 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
  • Aug 4, 2026 · this notice
    Pre-solicitation
Solicitation
None posted
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Aug 25, 2026 to Oct 15, 2026, middle of the range Sep 6, 2026.
Measured from 16 past early notices at Dept of the Navy with NAICS 811310 that later posted an award (middle half of cases, counted from Aug 4, 2026).

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What the notice says

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary to perform the following support tasks: The repair requires a complex, serial troubleshooting methodology. Because problems within this legacy unit are not detected until prior faults are resolved, the contractor must execute an ongoing, iterative "test-and-repair" process, which typically requires the custom fabrication or replacement of nearly all details of the riveter to ensure proper clamping, alignment, and riveting of T-400 blades. Initial Inspection and Testing: Perform a preliminary diagnostic inspe… (show all)

ction and initial testing of the Riveter (ASSET# 65923043611) to identify primary faults, wear, and out-of-tolerance components. Upon completion of this initial inspection, the contractor shall provide the Government with an estimated timeline for the completion of the remaining iterative repair process and final delivery. Iterative Serial Repair: Execute an ongoing, iterative troubleshooting process. Upon completing initial repairs, the unit shall be re-tested to reveal subsequent faults, which must then be repaired in a continuous cycle until all defects are resolved. Component Fabrication and Overhaul: Replace, order, or custom-fabricate all necessary components and internal details required to restore the unit's functionality, utilizing authorized OEM-licensed data. Final Testing and Calibration: Conduct rigorous final functional testing to verify the repaired unit operates within OEM baseline safety, alignment, and mechanical tolerance standards prior to return shipment. Deliverables The contractor shall provide the following data and physical deliverables in support of this SOW: Repair & Fabrication Summary- A report detailing the faults identified during the iterative testing process and the components replaced or fabricated. Repaired Riveter Unit- Fully assembled and tested T-400 riveter (ASSET# 65923043611) restored to operational OEM standards. Test/Certification Report- Documentation certifying the unit meets P&WC OEM performance, safety, and precision alignment specifications. Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Technical evaluation Price Past performance All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considerede by COMFRC. Kell-Strom Tool Co. is the only known responsible source with the requisite knowledge, technical data, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, in that Kell-Strom Tool Co. is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Who won similar work

4 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Matched by: Same agency (NAVAIR and air warfare centers), same NAICS 811310.

Single-winner award sizes (4): middle half $11K to $1.5M, median $28K; range $448 to $6.0M.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
D. GILLETTE INDUSTRIAL SERVICE'S INC1$6.0MJun 1, 2026
SYNERGY ENVIRONMENTAL INC1$41KJun 30, 2025
OPTOMEC INC1$15KAug 14, 2025
POWER-DYNE, LLC1$448Apr 10, 2025

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