Combined Solicitation Synopsis
Closed Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N0016425Q0516
- Agency
- Naval Sea Systems Command Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- Points of contact
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- 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 optical lenses to support the sustainment of the Tactical Airborne Sensor (TAS) system through a sole-source procurement with Optikos Corporation. The solicitation, numbered N00164-25-Q-0516, is being issued under FAR 6.302-1 and FAR Part 13.5 procedures, with the government identifying Optikos as the only responsible source due to their proprietary rights and unique technical capabilities. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to participate in this opportunity. The solicitation was posted on January 28, 2025, with responses due by February 4, 2025, at 1:00 PM Eastern Time. While the procurement is intended to be sole-sourced, the government will consider capability statements from other potential vendors, though the final determination to compete remains at the government's discretion.
The contract falls under NAICS category 334516 (Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing) and PSC category 6650 (Optical Instruments, Test Equipment, Components and Accessories). The place of performance will be at Optikos Corporation's facility located at 107 Audubon Rd, Suite 3, Wakefield, Massachusetts. No specific set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement, and the government has not disclosed a specific award value or budget range for the optical lens procurement. Interested vendors must submit their capability statements and quotes via email to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil and andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil. The procurement is specifically focused on internal components for the TAS system, with the government emphasizing that Optikos is the only source that can meet requirements without incurring unacceptable delays or substantial cost duplication.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0516 - SOLE SOURCE - LENS- FSG 6650 - NAICS 334516
ISSUE DATE 28 JAN 2025 - CLOSING DATE 04 FEB 2024 - 1:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Optical lenses to support the sustainment 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, Optikos Corporation, 107 Audubon Rd, Ste 3, Wakefield, MA 01880, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. 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. Optikos, is the only source that can meet the Government's requirements for this internal component of the TAS system 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 13.5. A synopsis combination with Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0516 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 and
andrew.b.ficklin.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before FEBRUARY 04, 2025 1pm EASTERN TIME.
Attachments
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 25Q0516_SOL.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Combined Solicitation Synopsis | Award Notice | |
| Combined Solicitation Synopsis | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| Combined Solicitation Synopsis | Solicitation |
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