Sole Source to Laminar Nerd Crew LLC DBA The Waterloo Optics Company for Motors for Optical Scanners

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division, is seeking to procure motors for optical scanners, phase lock controllers, non-recurring engineering (NRE) services, and after-sale support consulting through a sole source contract. The procurement includes five Motor for Optical Scanner units (SP0005-3) with enhanced aluminum mirrors, two Phase Lock Controller units (OD0002-1), one NRE fee for development of the motor and controllers, and approximately 16 hours per quarter of after-sale support and consulting services. The government determined that Laminar Nerd Crew LLC, doing business as The Waterloo Optics Company, is the sole source capable of fulfilling these requirements because it acquired Mirada, Incorporated, the original manufacturer, and possesses exclusive knowledge, drawings, and data rights necessary to meet the government's specific technical specifications for scanner speed, velocity stability, encoder resolution, and controller synchronization. The contracting officer will evaluate the award based on best value to the government considering price, delivery schedule, quality, and past performance using SPRS data. The solicitation was posted on January 27, 2026, with a response deadline of January 29, 2026, and will be conducted using simplified acquisition procedures with an estimated total value exceeding $25,000 to be synopsized on sam.gov.

This is a sole source procurement with no set-aside designations, and the incumbent contractor is Laminar Nerd Crew LLC DBA The Waterloo Optics Company. Both line items SP0005-3 and OD0002-1 carry a 14-week lead time from the date of order, establishing a significant timeline consideration for contract performance. The place of performance is located at Panama City Beach, Florida (NSWC-PCD, 110 Vernon Ave., Panama City, FL 32407), with delivery required during standard business hours (Monday-Friday, 0830-1500) and base access required by 1430 hours. While the specific contract award value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the government's determination that sole source award represents the best value and lowest overall cost alternative to meet its needs indicates no expectation of significant cost savings through competitive bidding. Contract administration will be handled by Procuring Contracting Officer Jamell Kilgore (Jamell.kilgore@navy.mil), with hours of operation at the contracting office limited to 0830-1500 Monday through Friday.