APEX SL Vibration Control System

Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to issue a sole source, Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to Unholtz-Dickie Apex (CAGE: 15580) for two (2) APEX SL Vibration Controller and two (2) APEX SL Vibration Controller Software (Opti-Pack). This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Sole Source Justification: The required equipment must be compatible with existing equipment in the Government’s laboratory. The Government’s requirement can only be met by Unholtz-Dickie Apex’s vibration controllers and Upholtz-Dickie Apex is the original manufacturer; no authorized resellers exist for this product. Government would need to perform extensive technical validation if a controller other than the APEX SL Vibration Controller were procured for use. Procurement of a new controller would require vibration testing, data analysis, and technical reports and documentation for all types of vibration testing that would need to be performed. See attached RFQ for complete details.