Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Sole Source Notice for a Validyne Pressure Transducer Measurement System

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), part of the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, has issued a sole source special notice for the procurement of a Validyne Pressure Transducer Measurement System. The notice indicates the agency's intention to issue a sole source purchase order for specialized pressure measurement equipment from Validyne Engineering in Canoga Park, California. This procurement involves multiple components including 18 analog output pressure sensors, 20 sensor/demodulator connectors, multi-slot module cases, card demodulator plug-ins, replacement diaphragrams, and O-rings. The equipment is specifically required for integration with existing Validyne hardware systems at the Large Cavitation Tunnel facility. The procurement is being processed under Federal Acquisition Regulation provisions for non-competitive purchasing below the simplified acquisition threshold.

The purpose of this procurement is to extend current sensor measurement capabilities, add input channels, and improve measurement accuracy for hydrodynamic flow characteristics testing at the naval facility. The sole source justification is based on compatibility requirements with existing proprietary Validyne equipment that has restrictive licenses and requires specific manufacturer components. Contractors interested in this opportunity must submit quotes by 11:00 AM ET on July 30, 2025, with all requested components requiring delivery by September 17, 2025. Quotes must be submitted on company letterhead and include specific information such as pricing, CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact, GSA contract number if applicable, business size classification, and pricing rounded to the nearest whole dollar. The procurement falls under NAICS code 334511 with a small business standard of 750 employees, though the sole source nature limits competitive participation to the specified vendor.