Magnetometer, outboa

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 135 magnetometers (NSN 1H-5930-016443687) with specific technical data package (TDP) requirements. The procurement is intended to be a sole-source contract with EMS Development Corporation (CAGE 51435), based on the government's determination that acquiring data rights or reverse engineering the part would be uneconomical. The government is soliciting interest from potential sources and will consider proposals submitted within 45 days of the notice's publication. While the notice indicates a potential non-competitive procurement under FAR 6.302-1, it still allows interested parties to demonstrate their capability to satisfy the requirement. The opportunity was posted on June 6, 2024, with a response deadline of July 22, 2024, and the government retains discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate a specific set-aside designation, and no specific award value is mentioned in the documentation. Delivery of the magnetometers is specified as FOB Origin, with a quantity of 135 units required. The procurement is categorized under PSC Category 5930 for Switches, suggesting specialized electronic components. The government has explicitly stated it will not use FAR Part 12 policies for commercial item acquisition, though interested parties may still propose commercial alternatives within 15 days of the notice. EMS Development Corporation appears to be the preferred and potentially sole source for this specific magnetometer, based on the government's assessment of data rights and economic considerations for procurement.