N00383-25-Q-B246

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Weapon Systems Support Philadelphia is planning to issue a sole source procurement for NSN 1240-145730137, specifically an optical sight with part number E42953AASIGHT,INFINITY for the H-1 helicopter platform. This procurement falls under the optical sighting and ranging equipment category and involves acquiring a critical repair component that the government has identified as available from only one known source. The solicitation is expected to be issued on June 25, 2025, with responses due by July 26, 2025, and contract award anticipated by August 30, 2025. The procurement will follow FAR Part 15 procedures and utilize electronic submission processes through the NECO system. Interested organizations have until 15 days after this pre-solicitation notice to submit capabilities and qualifications to the contracting officer, Brittany Kirkegard, via email, though the government does not expect to find alternative sources given the specialized nature of the component.

This procurement is structured as a sole source acquisition with no small business set-aside designation, targeting Thales Defense & Security Inc. as the anticipated contractor based on their status as the only known manufacturer of this specific sight system. The government lacks technical data rights and drawings for this component, which reinforces the sole source justification and indicates dependency on the original equipment manufacturer for this specialized optical equipment. Source approval will be required for this procurement, though the government has indicated it will not delay the acquisition pending Source Approval Request (SAR) completion. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the pre-solicitation notice, the timeline suggests an expedited procurement process designed to address critical supply chain needs for the H-1 platform's operational readiness.