Sole source – watlow heaters

N00164-24-Q-0122 – SOLE SOURCE – WATLOW HEATERS – FSC 3424 - NAICS 333414

ISSUE DATE 05 MARCH 2024 – CLOSING DATE 12 MARCH 2024 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a quantity of ninety-four (94) Watlow Ultramic 48 Volt 200-Watt Ceramic Heaters.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co. and qualifying distributors under the authority of FAR 13. This is being sole sourced because the Government needs conformity for testing to ensure commonality in all testing methodology and need all the same testing sources that includes provisions for only allows the approved source to produce (Watlow Electric Manufacturing Co.). 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 are 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-0122 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 Alicia.a.dobbyn.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before ___12 MARCH 2024 – 4:00 PM­­­___Eastern Time.