Project Information

Bid Title

Repair of Kell-Strom T-400 Riveter

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

North Carolina

Published Date

Aug 4, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 19, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0250

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Project Description

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Repair of Kell-Strom T-400 Riveter

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Notice ID

N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0250

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

NAVAIR

Sub Command

NAVAIR HQS

Office

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

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General Information View Changes

• Contract Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Updated)
• Updated Published Date: Aug 04, 2026 11:45 am EDT
• Original Published Date: Aug 04, 2026 11:10 am EDT
• Updated Response Date: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 am EDT
• Original Response Date: Aug 19, 2026 12:00 am EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
• Updated Inactive Date: Sep 03, 2026
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 03, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: J036 - MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- SPECIAL INDUSTRY MACHINERY
• NAICS Code:
  • 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
• Place of Performance:
  Cherry Point , NC 28533
  USA

Description View Changes

This is a notice of intent to sole-source.

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.

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 inspection 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

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION
• PATUXENT RIVER , MD 20670-5000
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Daniel Collins
• daniel.h.collins4.mil@us.navy.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 04, 2026 11:45 am EDTPresolicitation (Updated)
• Aug 04, 2026 11:10 am EDT Presolicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC JMaintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment

• NAICS 811310Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

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