Sole source – calibration of test set

N00164-23-Q-0253 – SOLE SOURCE – CALIBRATION OF TEST SET – FSG J059 - NAICS 811210

ISSUE DATE 27-JUL-2023 – CLOSING DATE 01-AUG-2023 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the calibration of a quantity of fifty (50) ANV-126A test sets to include firmware updates for up to a quantity of eighty-three (83) HVS accessory cameras. Period of Performance for this requirement is one (1) year from date of award.

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source only Hoffman Engineering LLC of Samford, Connecticut, Cage Code 06097, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) This is being solicited on a sole source only basis because the ANV-126A and HVS-126A night vision goggles have unique and proprietary software and firmware.  Access to the software and firmware is required in order to successfully calibrate.  Unique hardware configurations required purpose-built equipment to accomplish the calibration.  Hoffman Engineering LLC has the software access, firmware access, tooling, equipment, and intimate knowledge of the proprietary test equipment.  No other firm could obtain the necessary technical capability in a cost effective time frame. 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 N00164-23-Q-0253 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 01-AUG-2023 at 12:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME.