Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Rockwell Automation (Rexel)
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1163
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541519 Other Computer Related Services
- 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 announced a sole-source procurement intent with Rexel USA for Rockwell Automation software maintenance and technical support, with a capability statement deadline of September 21, 2026 at 12:00 PM EST. This is a FAR Part 12 commercial-items procurement under simplified acquisition threshold procedures; the Government has determined that only Rexel, the sole authorized local distributor, is reasonably available to provide reliable technical support and license upgrades for the proprietary software packages and associated sunset-production hardware.
The requirement covers one year of maintenance and technical support for seven Rockwell Automation software packages encompassing 27 automation control hardware licenses, 6 HMI software licenses, and 1 legacy hardware license, including FactoryTalk Studio Suite and RSLogix variants. Support includes 24/7/365 technical assistance via phone, email, and website; software version upgrades; 40 hours of annual field support; and a $12,000 hardware repair allowance. Work supports the Logistics Computation Center in Memphis, Tennessee and the West Bethesda Site. The NAICS code is 541519 (Other Computer Related Services), PSC 7A21.
Responses must include pricing, FOB point, points of contact, business size, and payment terms. Award will be to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Requested delivery is September 30, 2026 to NSWC Carderock in Bethesda, Maryland. The Government retains discretion to conduct a competitive procurement; all responses received by the deadline will be evaluated for that purpose.
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 Rexel USA for Rockwell Automation software maintenance. The NAICS code is 541519 and the Small Business Standard is $34,000,000.
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 9/21/26, 12PM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 9/21/26, 12PM EST 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 9/21/26, 12PM EST by email at steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| sole source.docx | DOCX document | |
| Solicitation - N0016726Q1163.pdf |
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