Sole source – evaluation

N00164-23-Q-0071 – SOLE SOURCE – EVALUATION - FSC J059 – NAICS 333310

ISSUE DATE 9 JAN 2023 – CLOSING DATE 17 JAN 2023 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement testing, teardown, evaluation, repair and spare components for Universal Thermal Clip-on (UTCxii; model P/N: 19041-0000-01) units.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Trijicon Inc, 49385 Shafer Ave, Wixom, MI 48393, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i). This is being sole sourced because there is only one responsible source, and the source has established proprietary rights which it is not willing to sell to the Government. 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-0071 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 joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 17-JAN-2022 at 5:00 PM EASTERN TIME.