Automated Scanning System
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00421-27-NORFP-AB23000-0001
- Agency
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Naval Air Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541380 Testing Laboratories and Services
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland 20670, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Air Systems Command issued a Notice of Intent on August 4, 2026, announcing a sole-source procurement of an Automated Scanning System from NDT Solutions, with a capability statement deadline of August 19, 2026 at 8:00 AM EST. The contract will support the Air Systems Group, Material Engineering Division, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Branch. The Government invokes USC 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, asserting that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
The requirement develops 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 includes an AUSS-Mobile system with controller and Windows 10 OS, variable stroke scanner and track assembly with 25" maximum stroke, VACRS 3 couplant delivery and recovery subsystem, resonance sensors at 170 kHz, 110 kHz, and 270 kHz frequencies, and supporting component parts including sensor sleeve assemblies, cables, tubes, yokes, and mounting assemblies. The Government intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract processed as a commercial acquisition under FAR Parts 12 and 13.5.
Responsible interested parties may submit capability statements via email to liam.j.umek.civ@us.navy.mil solely to inform the Government's determination whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Offerors must be registered with SAM. Delivery location is NDI Branch (AB23300), 48066 Shaw Road, Building 2188, Patuxent River, Maryland 20670.
Notice text
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.
See attachment for parts list
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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| NOTICE OF INTENT_AUSS mobile.pdf |
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