Vertical Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator Sole Source Notice Synopsis
Closed Special Notice Posted
A later notice was posted: the Limited / Sole Source Justification from .
- Solicitation number
- 25-0092
- Agency
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Naval Air Warfare Center
Naval Air Systems Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334515 Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals
- Place of performance
- Patuxent River, Maryland 20670, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), a component of the Department of the Navy, has issued a Special Notice regarding a sole source procurement for the modification of the Vertical Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator (VEMPS). The notice specifically targets Applied Physical Electronics, LC (APELC), the original designer and manufacturer of the VEMPS system. The current VEMPS pulse generator and control system, originally developed between November 2014 and September 2016, is not capable of meeting current testing standards and requires modernization. NAWCAD has determined that APELC is uniquely qualified for this modification due to their comprehensive knowledge of the system's design and proprietary components. The procurement is being pursued under the NAICS category for Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals.
The primary objective of this Special Notice is to modify the VEMPS system to meet new testing standards, with NAWCAD intending to negotiate directly with APELC under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for procurement from only one responsible source. Interested parties may submit a capabilities statement, which the government will review prior to the February 7, 2025 closing date. However, the notice explicitly states that this is not a competitive proposal request, and the government retains full discretion in determining whether to compete the procurement. No telephone responses will be accepted, and all communication should be directed to Bennett Wilson via email. The government makes no commitments to issue solicitations, make awards, or reimburse any expenses incurred by interested parties. Contractors should carefully note that while they may express interest, the sole source determination favors APELC based on their unique expertise and original system design.
Notice text
INTRODUCTION
The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Applied Physical Electronics, LC (APELC) (CAGE: 1DUK4) for the modification of the Vertical Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator (VEMPS).
GENERAL INFORMATION
The present day VEMPS pulse generator and control system was developed and fielded between November 2014 and September 2016. The current VEMPS system is not capable of reaching test standards at its current capability. NAWCAD requires the VEMPS system to be modernized to meet new testing standards.
APELC is the original designer, developer and manufacturer of the VEMPS, a system singularly unique in its class with a pulse forming network tailored specifically to the NAWCAD antenna and working volume. Therefore, APELC is the only source qualified to undertake this modernization due to their knowledge and experience with the current design as well as their expertise specific to proprietary components contained within the system’s pulse forming network.
There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone response will be accepted. For more information, contact Bennett Wilson via email at bennett.g.wilson2.civ@us.navy.mil.
DISCLAIMER
THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Responsible, interested parties, however, may identify their interest by submitting a capabilities statement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Vertical Electromagnetic Pulse Simulator Sole Source Notice Synopsis | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| This notice | Special Notice |
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