Sole source – service plan for TAM IV

N00164-23-Q-0125 – SOLE SOURCE – SERVICE PLAN FOR TAM IV – FSG J066 - NAICS 334516

ISSUE DATE 24 MAR 2023 – CLOSING DATE 28 MAR 2023 – 04:30 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a multiple year contract to provide annual preventative maintenance, complete repair coverage, and software updates on a critical test system.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, TA Instruments-Waters LLC, 159 Lukens Dr, New Castle, Delaware 19720-2765, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because instrumentation and repair parts are proprietary to the original vendor and only currently available through the original equipement manufacturer. 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-0125 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 heather.r.summers3.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 28 MAR 2023 04:30 PM EASTERN TIME.