Notice of Intent - Sole Source - General Dynamics
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1144
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 611310 Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division issued a notice of intent on August 4, 2026, to solicit General Dynamics as sole source for an onsite, 4-day course of instruction in the use, configuration, and maintenance of C-175N encryptors, with capabilities statements due August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST. General Dynamics is the only manufacturer of these Type-1/CHVP classified cryptographic devices and the sole certified training provider for this equipment. The procurement is structured as a combined synopsis and solicitation under FAR Subpart 12.6, with competition restricted under FAR Part 13.106-1(b). The training will serve 10 personnel at Building 1602, 2600 Tarawa Court, Virginia Beach, Virginia, conducted Monday through Thursday for eight hours per day. Training must be completed by September 30, 2026. The contractor must provide all training-related equipment and materials, with reference materials retained by each student. Course certificates are due one week after completion. NAICS code 611430 applies; small business size standard is $15 million. Responses must include pricing, FOB point, point of contact, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, payment terms, and clear indication of capability to meet all specifications. Award will go to the lowest-priced, technically acceptable quoter based on technical acceptability (pass/fail), past performance, and price. Submit responses to steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with General Dynamics for an onsite, 4-day course of instruction in the use, configuration and maintenance of the C-175N encryptors.General Dynamics is the only manufacturer of these devices.The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is 15 million dollars.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260702. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 8/10/26, 8AM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 8/10/26 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 8/10/26, 8AM EST by email at steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016726Q1144.pdf | ||
| ssj.docx | DOCX document |
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