Sole source – blackbody

N00164-23-Q-0312 – SOLE SOURCE – BLACKBODY – FSG 5999 - NAICS 334419

ISSUE DATE 31-AUG-2023 – CLOSING DATE 08-SEP-2023 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a firm fixed priced commercial procurement for a quantity of five (5) SR800N-7A  Extended Area Blackbody (P/N A7051000700)

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source CI Systems, Inc. out of Carrollton, Texas, Cage 0WB57, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being solicited on a sole source basis because The C.I. Systems, Inc. extended area blackbodies will provide continuity of test data and processes when coupled with the remaining C.I. Systems, Inc. equipment. Any deviation of equipment other than C.I. Systems, Inc. could result in inconsistent and or inconclusive data. Inconsistent and or inconclusive data can provide extreme set backs including retesting and possible erroneous reconfiguration(s) of electronic systems and components. This has detrimental effects in terms of wasted funds and timing that would not be recouped via competition. 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 as a written .  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-23-Q-0312 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 rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 08-SEP-2023 at 5:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME.