Mil Power Battery Charging Cable

The Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic is seeking to procure a battery charging cable through a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order, with a specific intent to award directly to Mil Power under FAR 13.106-1(b). The government has determined that Mil Power is the only company capable of providing compatible hardware for existing systems, effectively limiting competitive bidding. The pre-solicitation notice invites responsible sources to submit capability statements, proposals, or quotations through the NAVWAR E-Commerce website by December 13, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EST. Questions regarding the opportunity can be directed to Marcie Wagers via email. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received, with the NAICS Code classified as 51740 and the business size standard categorized as large.

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this procurement, and while Mil Power is the intended recipient, the notice remains open to potential alternative sources. The opportunity is associated with the Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command and falls under the PSC Category of Fire Control Equipment. No specific award value or quantity of battery charging cables was disclosed in the notice. The procurement process will evaluate responses submitted by the December 13, 2024 deadline, with the government maintaining complete discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive process or maintain the direct award to Mil Power. The technical specifications suggest this is a specialized procurement related to military power systems, emphasizing the unique compatibility requirements of the requested equipment.