Chemets kit

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 97 units of CHEMETS KIT under NSN 1H-6630-016164359, which are chemical analysis instruments. The government intends to conduct this procurement as a sole source acquisition under FAR 6.302-1 authority because it does not own the technical data or rights needed to purchase from additional sources, and it has been determined uneconomical to buy the data rights or reverse engineer the part. Delivery is required to two DLA distribution centers: New Cumberland, PA and Tracy, CA. While this is intended as a sole source procurement, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond within 45 days of the notice publication date (30 days if under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The due date for this pre-solicitation is August 4, 2025, and interested parties may also identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of the notice.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The government has not indicated any current contractors or incumbents in the notice, though the sole source nature suggests there may be a specific manufacturer or supplier in mind. No specific contract value or budget range has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The quantity requirement is clearly specified as 97 kits (97 KT), and the government has indicated that based on market research, it will not be using FAR Part 12 commercial item acquisition policies for this procurement. The timeline allows potential offerors 45 days from publication to submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements, though the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on responses received.