Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Newport Corporation
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N66001-25-Q-6246
- Agency
-
Naval Information Warfare Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 333310 Commercial and Service Industry Machinery Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- 92110
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source contract to Newport Corporation of Irvine, California. The agency plans to procure 3 kilometer polarization-maintaining PANDA fiber, specifically the F-PM1550 model with FC/APC terminations, through a commercial firm-fixed-price purchase order. This procurement falls under the optical instruments and test equipment category and is designated as noncompetitive based on an approved Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (JNCP). The notice was posted on June 25, 2025, and represents the Navy's formal notification of its intention to negotiate and award this contract without competition. NIWC Pacific has determined that Newport Corporation is the only responsible source capable of meeting the agency's specific technical requirements.
The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to provide transparency regarding the Navy's sole source procurement decision while allowing other potential vendors to express interest in their capabilities. Although this is not a competitive solicitation, interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet requirements without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with complete registration including UEI and CAGE Code numbers to be considered. Comments, questions, or capability statements must be submitted via email to the designated contracting officer by July 2, 2025, at 1300 Pacific time. The government reserves the right to maintain its noncompetitive approach regardless of any responses received, and a complete Request for Quote will be made available upon request to interested parties.
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 Newport Corporation of Irvine, CA. The requirement is for the purchase of the following: 3 kilometer polarization-maintaining PANDA fiber, specifically the F-PM1550 with FC/APC terminations. Based on an approved Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (JNCP), the agency has identified only one responsible source, and no other supplier will satisfy agency requirements. A redacted JNCP is attached to this Notice of Intent. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this notice, and must clearly show the firms ability to be responsive without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability. Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns regarding this notice shall be submitted via e-mail. The point of contact for this announcement is Kylie Nevells at kylie.m.nevells.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. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a registered UEI and CAGE Code numbers. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to kylie.m.nevells.civ@us.navy.mil by 2 July 2025 at 1300 Pacific. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.
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