NOTICE OF INTENT_AUSS mobile.pdf
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- Automated Scanning System
- Solicitation number
- N00421-27-NORFP-AB23000-0001
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This is a Notice of Intent for a sole source procurement of an Automated Scanning System from NDT Solutions. The U.S. Navy intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract to NDT Solutions (NDTS), 10-1 Airport Road, New Richmond, WI 54017, under the authority of USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The contract will support the Air Systems Group, Material Engineering Division, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Branch, and will develop a software suite utilizing artificial intelligence and machine learning from phased array ultrasonic (AUSS Mobile) systems to detect, size, and characterize defects during ultrasonic inspections of composite bond lines, with focus on MQ-4C NDI phase inspections. The procurement will be processed as a commercial acquisition under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5.
The requirement includes one AUSS-Mobile system with controller and WIN10 OS including AUSS Mobile and Imagin software, one variable stroke scanner and track assembly with 25" maximum stroke, one VSA scanner cable assembly, one VACRS 3 couplant delivery and recovery subsystem, and various component parts including resonance sensors (170 kHz, 110 kHz, and 270 kHz frequencies), sensor sleeve assemblies, cables, tubes, yokes, and mounting assemblies. Delivery location is NDI Branch (AB23300), Materials Engineering, Air Systems Group, c/o Ryan Fields, 48066 Shaw Road, Building 2188, Patuxent River, MD 20670. All responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement by 8:00 AM EST on August 19, 2026, via email to liam.j.umek.civ@us.navy.mil for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Interested parties must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).
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This NOTICE OF INTENT is for the procurement of Automated Scanning System from NDT Solutions for U.S. Navy customers. This contract will be in support of the Air Systems Group, Material Engineering Division, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Branch. This requirement is to develop software suite to aid NDI level IIIs using artificial intelligence/machine learning collected from phased array ultrasonic (AUSS Mobile) in the detection, sizing, and characterization of defects during ultrasonic inspections of composite bond lines. This effort will focus on MQ-4C NDI phase inspections.. This requirement is advertised as
SOLE SOURCE.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract, on a sole source basis, to NDT Solutions (NDTS), 10-1 Airport Road, New Richmond, WI 54017, USA for this procurement. The statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition is USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.
The procedures of FAR Part 12 and 13.5 will be utilized for this commercial acquisition.
The requirement will include the following:
No. Description Quantity Unit
---AUSS MOBILE CHASSIS,
SCAN ARM, LAPTOP---
15-5-A21 AUSS-MOBILE, ALL
INSPECTION MODES.
INCLUDES
CONTROLLER WITH
WIN10 OS, AUSS
MOBILE & IMAGIN
SOFTWARE
1 Each
15-5-A22 AUSS, VARIABLE
STROKE SCANNER
AND TRACK
ASSEMBLY, (KIT). 25"
Max. Stroke.
1 Each
15-510-C2142 CABLE ASSY, VSA
SCANNER to AUSS
MOBILE, 41 PIN, 16'
LONG *RES, ET, MIA,
P/C*
1 Each
11-135-A21 VACRS 3, COUPLANT
DELIVERY /
RECOVERY
SUBSYSTEM FOR
PAUT, PE UT, &
RESONANCE.
1 Each
P/N 11-135-A21 has superseded P/N 11-5- A21.
15-4-A26 CONTROL CABLE
HOSE ASSY, VSA
1 Each
10-16-A274 VACRS MANIFOLD
ASSY, VSA, DR 11,
(AND CAN BE USED
1 Each
WITH THE RED/B3
SCANNER AS WELL)
No. Description Quantity Unit Price Line Amount
SA0LIHWR35MM
Q3300723, Rexolite delay line Shoe, normal scan, 0 degree longitudinal, 35mm Thick. VACRS ready.
1 Each
AE02911 170 kHz RESONANCE
SENSOR FACTORY
NEW, COC
INCLUDED
2 Each
AE02914 110 kHz RESONANCE
SENSOR FACTORY
NEW, COC
INCLUDED
2 Each
AE02913 270 kHz RESONANCE
SENSOR FACTORY
NEW, COC
INCLUDED
1 Each
10-49-A26 MAUS / AUSS,
SENSOR SLEEVE
ASSY, 110, 170, 270,
& 320 kHz
RESONANCE SENSOR
4 Each
15-510-C2154 Cable Assy, Resonance Probe, 7- Pin Lemo + Resistor to Microdot. 18" Long.
2 Each
99-570-P182 TUBE, ROUND,
FLEXIBLE, 0.125 OD
X 0.0625 ID X 0.031.
(SOLD BY THE
FOOT).
6 Foot
11-5-A234 LONG YOKE #8-32
MOUNT ASSY,
VACRS
2 Each
10-14-A21 MAUS / AUSS,
SPRING SLIDE
ASSEMBLY WITH 3 &
6 DEGREE ADAPTOR
PLATE.
1 Each
10-16-A287 Scan arm extension, Offset Bracket Assy.
1 Each
10-16-A273 HOSE WRANGLER
MOUNT ASSY, VSA &
DR 11.
1 Each
Ship to:
NDI Branch (AB23300), Matl’s Eng’g, Air Systems Group, C/O Ryan Fields 48066 Shaw Rd. Building 2188, Patuxent River, MD 20670
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement by 8:00 AM EST on 19 August 2026 via e-mail to liam.j.umek.civ@us.navy.mil which will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No phone calls will be accepted. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided nor return any information provided. Offerors must ensure that their firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM). For further information, please refer to https://www.sam.gov.
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