Arnold Magnetics Power Supplies

This contract, solicitation number N6660423P0059, involves the procurement of ten AC-DC Power Supplies, specifically manufacturer part number PBA-155-H-T-S, from Arnold Magnetics Corporation. The acquisition is managed by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, Division Newport, under the Department of Defense. This is a total small business set-aside procurement categorized under NAICS code 335999, with the place of performance located in Newport, Rhode Island. The procurement is conducted as a sole-source brand name justification because these specific commercial off-the-shelf items are the only components that provide the necessary form-fit-function for existing systems. The justification notes that utilizing alternative power supplies would lead to significant research and development costs and cause substantial schedule delays. The process was initiated with a justification dated November 16, 2022, and posted in January 2023.