Sole source - hitachi KP-020B-S7 camera

N00164-24-Q-3000 – SOLE SOURCE - HITACHI KP-020B-S7 CAMERA – FSG 6720 - NAICS 333310

ISSUE DATE 20 SEPT 2023 – CLOSING DATE 06 OCT 2023 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a firm fixed price, commercial, sole source brand name procurement for the acquisition of a quantity of 50 Hitachi model number KP-020B-S7 cameras. 

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 brand name only HITACHI KOKUSAI ELECTRIC AMERICA LTD of Southwick, Massachusetts, Cage Code 61485 under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1). This is being solicited on a brand name only basis because Hitachi Kokusai Electric America LTD is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the model Hitachi KP-D20B-S7 camera. The Hitachi Hitachi KP-020B-S7 is the specified Standard Definition camera for the Toplite Electro Optic sight (EOS). The manufacturing of the Hitachi KP-D20B-S7 camera is in rapid decline. Thus, is in imperative to purchase as many as possible to ensure the continued operation and deployment of the Toplite EOS. 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 N00164-24-Q-3000 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 Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 06 OCT 2023 5pm EASTERN TIME.