RFO FAR_12 Presol_Notice_Sole Source.docx

This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 Pre-solicitation Notice for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2). In accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures that meets the specifications outlined below. This solicitation is unrestricted This announcement constitutes the only solicitation, and a written solicitation will not be issued. Quotes ARE NOT being requested.

This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source contract under statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) set forth in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Naval Sea Systems Command Surface Warfare Center Carderock (NSSCSWCC) intends to solicit and award a sole source contract to Discrete Signal Power Systems, LLC located at 58 Pleasant Street, Groton, CT 06340. A sole source justification has been reviewed and approved by the Contracting Officer. This notice of intent is NOT a request for proposals or quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Chris Rolince, at Christopher.c.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil The NAICS code is 335999 Specifications: This is a sole source procurement for the Discrete Signal Power Module listed in the table below.

(made from the power converter DSPS_SGR_ISODC_EVAL1 and the filter front end DSPS_MPL_BOOST_EVAL1)

Minimum Specifications and/or Performance Work Statement (PWS) Attached The Government has determined that an award will be made to the responsible Quoter whose technically acceptable quote is considered to be the most advantageous to the Government, past performance and price considered. The Government intends to evaluate all timely quotes received from eligible quoters. The Government intends to evaluate quotations and award a contract without discussions with quoters.

Evaluation Factors

1. Price – The price of all technically acceptable quotations will be evaluated for reasonableness. Award will be made to the vendor with the most advantageous evaluated price among the technically acceptable quotations.

2. Technical – All quotations will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis to determine if the proposed product(s) clearly meet the minimum technical requirements outlined in the Performance Work Statement / salient characteristics. Quotations that do not meet the minimum requirements will be rated "Unacceptable" and will not be considered further.

3. Past Performance – Past Performance will be evaluated via SPRS, SAM, FAPIIS, and other sources.

Quote packages are due by 9/18/2026 at 11:00 AM EST. Quote packages shall be sent to Christopher.c.rolince.civ@us.navy.mil and include the following information:

a. Quote with your Official Company Name

b. Point of contact, Name, Number & Cage Code Number

c. Requested Delivery Date is February 28, 2026 Note for Shipping:

A) The Government requests that shipping costs be incorporated into the price of each item rather than a separate line for total shipping costs. The Government will spread the shipping costs across all lines upon award if quoted as a separate line item.

Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301 and NMCARS 5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following provisions and clauses are provided but are not all inclusive of all applicable terms and conditions:

52.204-7 – System for Award Management 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Service 52.245-1 - Government Property

52.247.34 – FOB Destination 252.232-7006 - Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023) 252.245-7005 - Management and Reporting of Government Property

Questions/clarification regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Chris Rolince by 18 September 2026 at 10:00 AM EST. All questions will be answered in an amendment to this notice.