70--Nuclear Science Lab Equipment & Supplies

The United States Military Academy intends to award a sole source purchase order to CAEN Technologies, Inc. for the procurement of science lab electronic equipment and supplies specifically for the Nuclear Science & Engineering Research Center. The contract value is estimated at $104,545, and the procurement will be conducted without full and open competition based on the authority that only one responsible source can meet the agency’s requirements. This action aligns with statutory guidelines, and no solicitation will be issued, with the government retaining full discretion over whether to compete the requirement after receiving responses to the notice. The contract falls under the NAICS code 334516 for electronic equipment manufacturing with a corresponding size standard of 500 employees. The purchase will support the specialized needs of the U.S. Military Academy’s research center at West Point, NY. The notice explicitly clarifies that it is not a solicitation or request for quotations and includes a shortened response period of two days rather than the standard 45 days. This ensures timely acquisition while recognizing the unique capability of CAEN Technologies to fulfill the mission-critical needs of the Military Academy’s nuclear science program.