SOLE SOURCE – TOPLITE ELECTRO-OPTICS SIGHTS (EOS) SUSTAINMENT
N0016422RJQ09 – SOLE SOURCE – TOPLITE ELECTRO-OPTICS SIGHTS (EOS) SUSTAINMENT - FSG 5855 - NAICS 333314
Anticipated Issue Date 18 April 2022 - Anticipated Closing Date 2 May 2022 - 2:00 PM EST
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Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane’s requirement for the procurement of organic repair services and supplies for sustainment of the Toplite Electro-Optic Sights (EOS) in support of the US Navy and Coast Guard. In effort to continue supporting the Toplie EOS intermediate and depot level repairs, this action will include requirements for Configuration Management, Configuration Identification Base Line requirements, Reliability / Maintainability, Reliability Data, Shop Replaceable Units (SRU) and Line Replaceable Units, (LRU), repair fixtures, Repair of Repairable, Field Repairs / Technical Assists, Travel, Acceptance Test Plan, Test Procedures, Training and Training Support, Course Curriculum Training Materials, Technical Data, Engineering Drawings, Supply Support, Monthly Status Reports, and data deliverables for the Toplite EOS. The Government anticipates awarding a 5-year, Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. An estimated contract value of $73,000,000 for the Toplite EOS sustainment on a sole source basis will be awarded to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd. (Rafael), Derech Akko, P.O. Box 2250, Haifa, 000031021, Israel, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” The Contractor shall deliver the spare parts FOB Destination, NSWC Crane, Crane, IN. This is being sole sourced because Rafael is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and holds proprietary rights to the data and drawings for the Toplite EOS. Supplies and services coming from another manufacturer would require additional time for reverse engineering of parts and qualification testing to ensure the parts are compatible. This would cause detrimental delays of the repair time, and a duplication of cost that the Government is not expected to recover through competition.
Request for proposal will not be made available through http://www.sam.gov. The request for proposal will be provided to Rafael through electronic mail. The proposed noncompetitive contract action is anticipated to be awarded under FAR Part 15, contracting by negotiations. The anticipated contract action award date is 11 May 2023. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Ltd. (Rafael), Derech Akko, P.O. Box 2250, Haifa, 000031021, Israel directly.
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The point of contact (POC) at NSWC Crane is Mr. Bradly McLaughlin, Code 0231 at e-mail: bradly.mclaughlin@navy.mil (preferred) or telephone 812-854-2422. The mailing address is: Mr. Bradly McLaughlin, Code 0231, Bldg. 121, NAVSURFWARCENDIV Crane, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522- 5001.
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N0016422RJQ09 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
4/18/22, 1:00 PM SOLE SOURCE – TOPLITE ELECTRO-OPTICS SIGHTS (EOS) SUSTAINMENT
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has awarded a sole source contract (N0016424DJQ09) to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. for TOPLITE Electro-Optics Sights (EOS) Sustainment. The contract, valued at $34,618,863.75, was awarded on September 26, 2024, and appears to focus on maintaining or supporting electro-optical sighting systems for naval equipment. This defense-related contract was posted on January 15, 2025, and did not involve any specific set-aside procurement requirements, indicating a direct procurement approach for specialized military technological support.
N0016423RJQ09 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
1/15/25, 4:14 PM SOLE SOURCE – TOPLITE ELECTRO-OPTICS SIGHTS (EOS) SUSTAINMENT
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command has issued a Sole Source Justification Notice for a five-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract awarded to Rafael Advanced Defense Systems Ltd. for the sustainment of Toplite Electro-Optic Sights (EOS) systems. The contract, valued at an unspecified amount, will support United States Navy and Coast Guard surface platforms, covering approximately 85% supplies and 15% services including repair services, technical data, integration, lifecycle sustainment, upgrades, and technical support. The justification for sole source procurement stems from Rafael's exclusive ownership of critical technical data, which the government determined would cost approximately $32.0M to duplicate, rendering competitive bidding unrealistic. A Request for Information (RFI) posted in October 2022 resulted in only Rafael responding, further validating the sole source determination. The contract was approved under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) authority, specifically identifying Rafael as the only responsible source for these specialized electro-optic sighting systems.
N0016424DJQ09 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
1/16/25, 10:18 AM SOLE SOURCE – TOPLITE ELECTRO-OPTICS SIGHTS (EOS) SUSTAINMENT
The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) has issued a sole source solicitation for TOPLITE Electro-Optics Sights (EOS) Sustainment, targeting guided missile and space vehicle manufacturing within the night vision equipment category. This procurement focuses on sustaining specialized optical sighting technology, likely for military applications involving precision targeting and navigation systems. The solicitation is classified under NAICS code 336414 and PSC code 5855, indicating a highly technical and defense-specific procurement. The opportunity was originally posted on March 31, 2023, with a response deadline of August 31, 2023, providing contractors with a substantial window for proposal preparation. While specific evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation, the sole source nature suggests this procurement is targeted to a specific vendor with unique capabilities.
No specific set-aside designations are indicated for this contract, suggesting it is open to standard competitive or direct procurement processes. The solicitation specifically references TOPLITE as the primary vendor, which implies this may be a direct or limited-source procurement for specialized electro-optical equipment sustainment. The attached government files (23RJQ09_SOL_0002.pdf and 23RJQ09_SOL.pdf) likely contain more granular details about contract specifications, performance requirements, and technical parameters. As a defense-related procurement by the Naval Sea Systems Command, the contract is presumably intended to support ongoing maritime and naval operational capabilities. While precise award values or exact quantities are not provided in the summary document, the specialized nature of electro-optics sights suggests this is a high-value, technically complex procurement critical to military equipment maintenance and modernization.
N0016423RJQ09 Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command
3/31/23, 12:41 PM