Santa barbara infrared integrating sphere and interface box

Closed Solicitation Posted

A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .

Solicitation number
N0016425Q0573
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking a sole source procurement for specialized infrared equipment through the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. Specifically, the solicitation requires one Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR) Integrating Sphere (Part Number VSX-04-P-A-L-25-EGS) and one SBIR ACE II Interface Box (Part Number 310-000-818) to support the Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optical Infrared (SPEIR) Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR) Program. The procurement is classified as a firm fixed price commercial acquisition under FAR 13.106-1 sole source authority. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and can submit capability statements, though the government retains discretion on competitive procurement. The solicitation was issued on March 6, 2025, with a closing date of March 17, 2025, at 5:00 PM Eastern Time, and offers must be submitted via email to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil.

The contract is not designated with any specific set-aside, and the only potential contractor identified is Santa Barbara Infrared Inc., located in Santa Barbara, CA. While the total award amount is not explicitly stated, the procurement involves a quantity of one unit each for the Integrating Sphere and Interface Box. The place of performance is NSWC Crane in Indiana, with a scheduled delivery date of July 25, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS category 334511 for Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing, and PSC category 5855 for Night Vision Equipment. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, but the government maintains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on the received responses.

Notice text

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Update #2 · Latest ·

N00164-25-Q-0573 – SOLE SOURCE – SANTA BARBARA INFRARED INTEGRATING SPHERE AND INTERFACE BOX– FSG 5855 - NAICS 334511

ISSUE DATE 06 MAR 2025 – CLOSING DATE 17 MAR 2025 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a firm fixed price, commercial, sole source brand name procurement for the acquisition of a quantity of one (1) Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR) Integrating Sphere part number VSX-04-P-A-L-25-EGS, and one (1) SBIR ACE II Interface Box part number 310-000-818, in support of the Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optical Infrared (SPEIR) Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR) Program. 

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one brand name source only, Santa Barbara Infrared Inc., 30 South Calle Cesar Chavez Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.106-1.  A synopsis combination with Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0573 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil   All required information must be received on or before MARCH 17, 2025 5pm EASTERN TIME.

Update #1 ·

N00164-25-Q-0573 - SOLE SOURCE - SANTA BARBARA INFRARED INTEGRATING SPHERE AND INTERFACE BOX- FSG 5855 - NAICS 334511

ISSUE DATE 06 MAR 2025 - CLOSING DATE 17 MAR 2025 - 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a firm fixed price, commercial, sole source brand name procurement for the acquisition of a quantity of one (1) Santa Barbara Infrared (SBIR) Integrating Sphere part number VSX-04-P-A-L-25-EGS, and one (1) SBIR ACE II Interface Box part number 310-000-818, in support of the Shipboard Panoramic Electro-Optical Infrared (SPEIR) Medium Wave Infrared (MWIR) Program.

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one brand name source only, Santa Barbara Infrared Inc., 30 South Calle Cesar Chavez Suite D, Santa Barbara, CA, 93103 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.106-1. A synopsis combination with Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0573 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil All required information must be received on or before MARCH 17, 2025 5pm EASTERN TIME.

Files

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25Q0573_sol.pdf PDF

Notice history

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