Brand name procurement – air ionizers

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is procuring 30 Air Ionizers, Part Number P-2035, through a brand name procurement specifically targeting NRD LLC and its authorized distributors. This firm fixed price commercial supply acquisition is being conducted under FAR Part 13 procedures for high flow ionizers with aluminum housing and 40 mCi activity designed to eliminate static charges in laboratory environments. The solicitation (N00164-25-Q-0804) requires contractors to be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and emphasizes that these air ionizers must be replaced annually due to their 12-month operational lifecycle. The procurement follows a brand name approach, meaning offerors must demonstrate compliance with the precise technical specifications or provide detailed documentation if proposing alternative brands. All offers must be submitted via email to mark.swartzentruber@navy.mil by 4:00 PM Eastern Time on August 27, 2025, with the solicitation having been issued on August 21, 2025.

Despite the solicitation notice indicating "No Set-Aside Used," the attached government file reveals this is actually designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside procurement. The primary contractor being targeted is NRD LLC, located at 2937 Alternate Blvd, Grand Island, NY 14072, with CAGE Code 5K923, along with their authorized distributors. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the documentation, the procurement involves 30 units of specialized air ionization equipment for immediate delivery. The contract includes an 8-week delivery schedule from the date of award, with all items to be shipped to NSWC Crane facilities in Indiana. The technical specifications indicate this is part of a broader requirement, as the base year calls for 25 units with options for 30 additional units annually over five subsequent years, suggesting a potential multi-year procurement strategy.