Ivcs technical support - intent to sole source

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to Hose-McCann Communications for technical and engineering support services for the Integrated Voice Communication System (IVCS). The Navy plans to conduct this procurement on a noncompetitive basis, justifying sole source award to Hose-McCann due to their status as the original equipment manufacturer and the only qualified vendor with proprietary system expertise to conduct on-board repairs. Despite the intended sole source approach, the government is providing an opportunity for other interested parties to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) website. The deadline for submission of responses is June 13, 2025, and while these submissions will be considered, the final procurement decision remains solely at the government's discretion. Questions regarding this opportunity can be directed to Brianna Busby at the Navy email address provided in the solicitation documentation.

This procurement opportunity falls under NAICS code 541330 (Engineering Services) with a small business size standard of $22.5 million, though no set-aside designation has been applied to this contract. Hose-McCann Communications is identified as the incumbent contractor and intended sole source recipient due to their unique position as the original equipment manufacturer of the IVCS system. The solicitation number is N6523625R0069, and the procurement is categorized under PSC code R425 for professional engineering and technical support services. While specific contract values and performance timelines are not detailed in the available documentation, the technical nature of the work involves specialized on-board repair services that require proprietary system knowledge. The government's decision to consider competitive responses despite the sole source intent suggests flexibility in the procurement approach, though the specialized nature of the IVCS system and Hose-McCann's unique qualifications strongly favor the intended noncompetitive award.