DLA Mechanicsburg - Gantry Mill Service Contract

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE AGENCY: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) CONTRACTING OFFICE: DLA Contracting Services Office (Richmond), 6090 Strathmore Rd., Richmond, Virginia 23237 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: DLA Weapons Support IPE / Mechanicsburg NSA, PA SUBJECT: Preventive Maintenance of 1 Pietro Carnaghi Unimill 40 1. DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENT The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Installation Management Richmond intends to award a firmfixed-price sole-source contract for the annual maintenance of one (1) Pietro Carnaghi Unimill 40 located at the DLA Weapons Support IPE in Mechanicsburg NSA, PA. The requirement consists of providing the manufacturer’s annual maintenance package in two planned interventions over a 365-day period of performance to ensure the gantry mill operates as intended and retains full functional capability. The contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, tools, materials, and supervision necessary to perform: 1st Intervention: Machine preventive maintenance and hydraulic check (including verification and minor adjustments) and provision of a spare part kit. 2nd Intervention: Geometry restoration including a full laser inspection and provision of a spare part kit. 2. INTENDED SOURCE The Government intends to solicit and negotiate exclusively with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), Pietro Carnaghi (or its exclusively authorized service representative), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (or FAR 13.106-1(b) for simplified acquisitions). The Statement of Work (SOW) explicitly requires the manufacturer’s annual maintenance package. The machine's capabilities are currently limited, and utilizing the OEM's proprietary maintenance protocols, geometry restoration techniques, and certified parts kits is essential to restoring full operational performance and maintaining long-term reliability. 3. DISCLAIMER THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A solicitation document will not be issued, and proposals will not be requested. However, any responsible source that believes it is capable of meeting the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The capability statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that the firm possesses the necessary certifications, training in the state of Pennsylvania, and access to the OEM's proprietary maintenance procedures and parts to complete the required work as described in the SOW. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. 4. SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS All responses must be received no later than 1700 on 07/31/2026. Responses must be submitted via email to the Contracting Officer. Points of Contact: Contracting Officer: Robert Moragues<Robert.Moragues@dla.mil Please reference "Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Pietro Carnaghi Unimill 40 Maintenance" in the subject line of all correspondence.