Magnetometer, outboa

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 308 magnetometers with National Stock Number 1H-5930-016443687, using a non-competitive procurement approach under FAR 6.302-1. The primary intended source for this procurement is EMS Development Corp (Cage 51435), though the government is allowing other responsible sources to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement. The solicitation covers a specialized device with Technical Drawing Package (TDP) Version 003, with delivery specified as FOB Origin. While the notice is not a formal competitive proposal request, interested parties may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of publication. The government has determined that obtaining data rights or reverse engineering the part would be uneconomical, which supports the single-source strategy.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement. The quantity requirement is fixed at 308 units, with a reference number of 459D0002-2 associated with the procurement. The notice was published on January 25, 2025, with responses due by March 26, 2025, giving potential vendors approximately 60 days to prepare their submissions. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334519 (Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing) and PSC category 5930 (Switches). Notably, the government is not applying FAR Part 12 policies for commercial item acquisition, though vendors may still attempt to demonstrate their solution as a commercial item within 15 days of the notice. The contracting officer retains sole discretion in determining whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on received responses.