Sole Source, Conical Shock Test (CST) Panels

The Naval Sea Systems Command, through the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport, is soliciting quotes for 2 Conical Shock Test (CST) Panels (part number CAVES-CST-002) under a sole-source, firm fixed-price procurement. This is a commercial items solicitation under streamlined procedures, classified under NAICS code 332510 (Hardware Manufacturing). The Government requires these panels as identical replacements for existing infrastructure, as any deviation in design, material, or manufacturing process would invalidate critical test results and compromise mission readiness. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award and comply with CMMC Level 2 (Self) cybersecurity requirements. Quotes must be submitted electronically to Elizabeth Peckham at elizabeth.a.peckham2.civ@us.navy.mil by March 6, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time, with a desired delivery date of May 15, 2026. Quotes must remain valid for at least 60 days from the due date and include item prices, shipping costs, delivery terms, CAGE Code, and UEI number.

This is a sole-source procurement with no set-aside designation, intended for award to Collins Aerospace, the original manufacturer of the Government's existing infrastructure. The solicitation is unrestricted, with a small business size standard of 750 employees. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the solicitation. The Government will procure 2 units with FOB Origin delivery terms and will pay via electronic payment through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Items with unit acquisition costs of $5,000 or more require unique item identifiers (UIDs). The place of performance is not explicitly stated but would be at Collins Aerospace's facility as the original equipment manufacturer.