SOLE SOURCE – PULSAR SOLDERABILITY TEST SYSTEM

N00164-24-Q-0239 – SOLE SOURCE – PULSAR SOLDERABILITY TEST SYSTEM – FSG 6110 - NAICS 335999 ISSUE DATE 18 JUNE 2024 – CLOSING DATE 25 JUNE 2024 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for Pulsar Solderability Test System, p/n: 550000 and tool kits.

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Hentec Industries, Inc. 25517 E Kildea Road, Newman Lake, Washington 99025, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because The Hentec Photon/Pulsar system is the only known system that is available for the MILSTD 883 (Dip and Look Testing) which is a qualitive test required for Lot Acceptance testing for customers.

If this equipment is not purchased, the Government would be required to buy multiple pieces of equipment that would together perform these functions. 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 866606-8220 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-0239 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 morgan.m.helton.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 25 JUNE 2024 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.