Sole source – brand name only – armel electronics, LLC (OEM) MK82 connectors, electrical printed circuit board
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- N00164-25-Q-0816
- Agency
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Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334419 Other Electronic Component Manufacturing
- PSC
- 5935 Connectors, Electrical
- Place of performance
- Crane, Indiana 47522, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division is procuring electrical printed circuit board connectors through a sole source acquisition from Armel Electronics, LLC, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these specialized components. The connectors are critical components that will be installed inside Gyro Block Assemblies (GBA) for the MK-99 Fire Control Systems Radar, which maintains target lock while ships move or rock with ocean currents. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 13.106-1 as a sole source action due to Armel Electronics being the OEM, though the government will consider capability statements from other responsible sources to determine whether to pursue competitive procurement. The contract will be awarded as a firm fixed price arrangement with deliverables including a Technical Data Package, Test Inspection Report, Certificate of Compliance, and Engineering Change Proposal. The solicitation was issued on August 18, 2025, with offers due by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on August 22, 2025, providing only four days for response preparation.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and specifically identifies Armel Electronics, LLC of New Jersey as both the intended sole source contractor and current OEM. The contract requires delivery of 360 total connector units across four different types: 200 units of one connector type, 80 units of another, and 40 units each of two additional connector configurations. The delivery timeline is established at twelve weeks from contract award or sooner, with all deliveries to be made to NSWC Crane's Supply Operations Building 41 Receiving facility at 300 Highway 361 in Crane, Indiana. While specific contract values are not disclosed in the solicitation notice, the procurement falls under the Other Electronic Component Manufacturing NAICS code 334419 and involves connectors classified under PSC 5935. Contractors must maintain proper registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award consideration.
Notice text
N00164-25-Q-0816 – SOLE SOURCE – BRAND NAME ONLY – ARMEL ELECTRONICS, LLC (OEM) MK82 CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL PRINTED CIRCUIT BOARD– FSG 5935 - NAICS 334419
ISSUE DATE AUG 18, 2025 – CLOSING DATE AUG 22, 2025 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for The Connectors, Electrical Printed Circuit Board are circuit boards that are added inside the Gyro Block Assembly (GBA) which help power the GBA. The GBA is on the MK-99 Fire Control Systems Radar and keeps the MK-99 locked onto target while the ship is moving or rocking with the current of the ocean. See attached CDRLS, Drawings, and SOW.
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Armel Electronics, LLC, NJ), under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Armel Electronics, LLC is the OEM for the Connectors, Electrical Printed Circuit Boards with delivery of full order twelve (12) weeks or sooner AOC. 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. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-25-Q-0816 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
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 kelli.l.beasley.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 22 AUG 2025 – 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| WXP-0448_N0016425Q0816 Solicitation.pdf |
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