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- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0512
- Agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 335921 Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- Becky Helton rebecca.l.helton4.civ@us.navy.mil (812) 381-7206
- Danielle Richardson danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil (912) 351-2731
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane is seeking to procure fiber optic cables for the support of the Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS) program through a sole source procurement. The solicitation, identified as N00164-25-Q-0512, is specifically targeting Cotsworks Inc. of Highland Heights, OH as the sole provider due to their proprietary rights and unique ability to meet the government's precise form, fit, and function requirements. The procurement falls under FSG 5995 and NAICS 335921, with a response deadline of December 27, 2024, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time. While the government will consider capability statements from other vendors, they retain full discretion in determining whether to compete the contract. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit their responses via email to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil.
The solicitation does not include any specific set-aside designations and is being conducted under FAR Part 13.501 procedures. Cotsworks Inc. is the identified sole source contractor, with the government asserting that alternative vendors would cause unacceptable delays or substantial cost duplication. While the exact award value is not specified in the documentation, the procurement is focused on acquiring fiber optic cables to support ongoing TAS program requirements. The place of performance is not explicitly detailed, but the solicitation originates from the Naval Surface Warfare Center located at Crane. Potential contractors should note that while other vendors may submit capability statements, the government maintains complete discretion in making final award decisions, with the primary evaluation criteria centered on Cotsworks Inc.'s ability to meet the specific technical requirements for the fiber optic cables.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0512 - SOLE SOURCE - FIBER OPTIC CABLES- FSG 5995 - NAICS 335921
ISSUE DATE 19 DEC 2024 - CLOSING DATE 27 DEC 2024 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Fiber Optic Cables for the support of the Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS).
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source only, Cotsworks Inc., 749 Miner Rd, Highland Heights, OH 44143 under the authority of FAR 13.501(a)(2)(i). This is being sole sourced because there is only one responsible source, and the source has established proprietary rights which it is not willing to sell to the Government. Cotsworks Inc., is the only source that can meet the Government's requirements for fiber optic cables to meet form, fit and function on the TAS without unacceptable delays or the incurrence of substantial duplication of costs that will support the requirements. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.501. A synopsis combination with Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0512 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil All required information must be received on or before DECEMBER 27, 2024 5pm EASTERN TIME.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Fiber Optic Cables.zip | ZIP file |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Solicitation Synopsis | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Combined Solicitation Synopsis | Solicitation |
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