Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Nathan Kunes Inc.

Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted

Solicitation number
N66001-24-Q-6035
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific intends to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to Nathan Kunes Inc. for the proprietary Zeroization External Trigger module version 2.0. This upgraded device and its associated equipment will support C4I systems on Unmanned Surface Vessels. The solicitation will include the ZET Module with Daughter Card Upgrade, ZET Power Supply, and ZET USB Cable, all manufactured by Nathan Kunes Inc. Questions regarding this pre-solicitation notice must be submitted to the point of contact by November 20, 2023 at 1200 PST.

There is no set-aside designation for this procurement. The primary NAICS code is 334111 for Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing with a size standard of 1250 employees. Nathan Kunes Inc. is identified as the potential incumbent due to their proprietary design and production of the original and upgraded ZET modules. The solicitation will have commercial item procedures and result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order, though value is unspecified.

Notice text

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific)
hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Commercial, Firm-Fixed-
Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Nathan Kunes Inc. (NKI).

The requirement is for the purchase of a proprietary built-to-order of government-owned
information technology (IT) device called the Zeroization External Trigger (ZET) module
version 2.0. It will be used to support C4I systems on Unmanned Surface Vessels. This
one-of-a-kind device is an upgrade v2.0 model. The original models v1.0 and v1.5 were
all architecturally designed, built and programmed by NKI. The following items will be
purchased:

Item 0001:
ZET Module with Daughter Card Upgrade
Manufacturer: NKI

Item 0002:
ZET Power Supply
Manufacturer: NKI

Item 0003:
ZET USB Cable
Manufacturer: NKI



A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice
is solely at the discretion of the government. However, all responsible sources may
submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The
applicable NAICS Code is 334111 and the business size standard is 1250 (in employees)

The point of contact for this announcement is Ashley.c.prokop.civ@us.navy.mil.

Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not
binding. A copy of the Request for Quote will be made available upon request. Any
comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to
Ashley Prokop at Ashley.c.prokop.civ@us.navy.mil by 20 November 2023 at 1200 PST.
Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.

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