Fiber Optic SCAT 4960

The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to procure Optical Loss Test Sets (OLTS) from KITCO Fiber Optics Incorporated under a sole-source Firm Fixed Price Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The procurement specifically involves KITCO Fiber Optics Model MAX945NAVM2042KIT and MAX945NAVM2042UNIT units that are essential for verifying the integrity and performance of fiber optic cable installations on U.S. Navy surface ships and submarines in accordance with MIL-STD-2042. The agency intends to award this contract on an other than full and open competition basis under FAR 6.302-1, citing KITCO's maintenance of design and manufacturing standards through their proprietary design drawings, manufacturing procedures, and quality assurance procedures. Any firm believing it can fulfill these requirements may submit a written capability statement demonstrating their experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. All responses must reference solicitation number N6893625R0037 and be submitted by email no later than September 22, 2025, which is 10 days after the notice publication date.

This procurement does not utilize any small business set-aside designations and is structured as a full and open competition alternative where KITCO Fiber Optics Incorporated of Norfolk, Virginia appears to be the intended sole-source contractor. The contracting opportunity falls under NAICS code 334515 for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals and PSC code 6030 for Fiber Optic Devices. Potential respondents must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for the contract. While the notice does not specify exact quantities or dollar values, the IDIQ contract structure suggests variable delivery requirements over the contract period. The pre-solicitation notice emphasizes that this is not a request for competitive proposals but rather an opportunity for capable firms to demonstrate their qualifications for potential consideration.