ControlLogix5580 Controllers

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure two Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley ControlLogix 5580 Controllers (Part Number 1756-L85E) for its Compatibility Test Facility (CTF) Test Plant Control Panel system in Philadelphia. This brand name procurement is specifically limited to authorized Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley distributors and resellers, with the controllers requiring 40MB user memory, a USB port, 1 gigabit Ethernet port, and capability for 300 EtherNet/IP devices. The solicitation (N6449825Q0181) aims to refresh technology and improve capabilities for Navy shipboard electrical architecture design and testing. A market survey conducted by the agency determined that alternative manufacturers would require significant system modifications and increased costs, making the Allen-Bradley controllers the most suitable option. The solicitation was posted on June 3, 2025, with proposals due by June 4, 2025, indicating a very tight submission window.

The contract is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity, with a specific focus on Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) certification. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Delivery of the two controller units is requested by July 3, 2025, to Building 542 at 1601 Langley Ave in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract will be awarded on a firm fixed-price basis, with potential commercial vendors including Kendall Electric and Rodwell International. The solicitation emphasizes the critical need for maintaining compatibility with existing hardware and preserving the CTF program's design and testing capabilities. Potential suppliers must be authorized Rockwell Automation Allen-Bradley distributors or resellers to be considered for this procurement.