Latest US Tail Comb Contracts & Bids

The government is seeking a single source provider for a MazaK VCEZ 26 vertical machining center mill with integrated friction stir welding capabilities. The justification for sole sourcing is based on the unique integrated approach meeting stringent requirements for airtight welds and machining tolerances, reducing contamination risks and lead times. The 581st missile maintenance squadron requires the equipment to expand machining capabilities and perform repairs on critical assets. The existing infrastructure and personnel familiarity with MazaK equipment are also factors in the decision.

Solicitation for indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contracts for metals tailored logistics support. Up to five awards possible, with a small business reserve. Non-price factors (past performance, technical merit) are weighted more heavily than price. Proposals due July 21, 2025. Questions due June 24, 2025, at 3:00 PM EST. Delivery schedule specified with each delivery order. Offers must be F. O. B. destination. Total estimated aggregate value for the proposed ten-year contracts is $500,000,**** order guarantee of $50,**** during the base period. Preference for certain domestic commodities (Berry Amendment, Trade Agreements Act, Buy American Act) and other procurement restrictions apply. Use of DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) preferred for proposal submission.

The tender is for the repair and alteration of a vessel (dredge Essayons). The contractor must furnish all management, supervision, labor, subcontracting services, and facilities necessary for the overhaul and repair. Mandatory items are defined, as well as prepriced items and over and above work. The anticipated period of performance starts after the notice to proceed and the contractor must make the vessel available from December 3, 2025, to February 20, 2026, maintaining it on drydock for a minimum of 60 continuous days. The government will deliver the vessel to the contractor no later than December 10, 2025. A list of government-furnished equipment and materials is included, along with contractor requirements and facility minimum requirements (pier, wet berth, drydock, utilities). The contractor must comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.

This is a sources sought notice, not a request for proposal (RFP). USACE, New Orleans District, is seeking capability statements from qualified industry partners for construction of dredging facilities in the Atchafalaya Basin. No reimbursement for costs associated with providing information. Responses are due June 21, 2025, by 12:00 PM CST, via email to the specified addresses. Vendors must be registered in SAM (System for Award Management) under NAICS code **** bond, performance, and payment bonds will be required upon award. Interested parties must address specific questions in their submittal, including firm's name, address, contact information, NAICS code, small business status, prohibition from doing business with the federal government, number and size of vessels in their fleet, and other relevant information. Submissions must be no longer than 10 pages in a single PDF file.