Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to EATON

The Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source purchase order to EATON Corporation under FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The notice, posted on December 2, 2024, pertains to a specialized technical study involving electrical infrastructure. The contract opportunity is identified by the unique Federal Contract Opportunity ID 480798edf7c548b2a1add283c47b3fce and does not have a specific set-aside designation. This procurement follows a previous Request for Information (RFI) with the reference number NIWC_Pacific_MKTSVY_19D886.

The primary objective of this sole source award is to conduct a comprehensive "Transient Study" focused on evaluating snubber placement and requirements for voltage regulator cyclo-converter transformers. Specifically, the study will assess the potential need for a snubber on the secondary (11.75 kV) side of 2250 kVA transformers feeding port and starboard rectifiers of an unspecified transmitter device. The study will determine whether a snubber is necessary at this unusual location and, if required, provide complete component specifications. Should the initial assessment indicate no need for a secondary-side snubber, the study will then examine potential snubber applications on the primary (4.16 kV) side of the voltage regulator. EATON Corporation has been selected as the sole source provider for this technical evaluation, indicating their unique capabilities or prior engagement with the project's specific technical requirements.