Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Surface Optics
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016726Q1149
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334516 Analytical Laboratory Instrument Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5865 Electronic Countermeasures, Counter-Countermeasures And Quick Reaction Capability Equipment
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is conducting a sole-source procurement of portable reflectometer systems from Surface Optics Corporation under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), with a capabilities statement deadline of September 18, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items under FAR Subpart 12.6; the estimated dollar value falls below the simplified acquisition threshold. The Government intends to acquire three SOC 410-DHR Measurement Heads, one SOC 410-Solar Measurement Head, one SOC ET100 Emissometer Measurement Head, three SOC 410 Series Command Modules, one Remote Control Unit, and NIST-traceable calibration coupons to support field verification and quality assurance of specialized military coatings for the U.S. Marine Corps and Department of Navy. Surface Optics is the sole source qualified by the U.S. Army and Marine Corps to manufacture portable reflectometers capable of measuring Directional Hemispherical Reflectance in the 0.9 to 12.0 micron spectral range at two incidence angles (20 and 60 degrees). The NAICS code is 334516 with a small business standard of 1,000 employees. Interested parties must submit capabilities statements including price, FOB point, contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, payment terms, and clear demonstration of capability to meet all specifications. Delivery is requested by September 30, 2026, to NSWC Carderock, Bethesda, Maryland, Monday through Friday between 0800 and 1400 local time. Submit responses to steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil. The Government retains sole discretion to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses received.
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 Surface Optics for reflectometers. The NAICS code is 334516and the Small Business Standard is 1000.
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 9/18/26, 12PM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 9/18/26, 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 9/18/26, 12PM EST by email at steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Solicitation - N0016726Q1149.pdf | ||
| ssj.docx | DOCX document |
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