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This Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on July 16, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE – DE-LINKER AND CHUTE ASSY

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N0016426Q0159Federal

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The U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane is seeking to award a sole-source contract to Noble Worldwide Inc. and its qualifying distributors for the procurement of portable, hand-powered De-linkers for 30x173mm ammunition and Chute Assemblies for 50 caliber and 7.62mm rounds, under Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 13. This acquisition is designated as a brand-name sole source because Noble Worldwide is the sole vendor capable of meeting the government’s specific requirements for portability, manual operation, and full belt de-linking capability integrated with the chutes. No competition is anticipated, though other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration, which will only be used to determine if a competitive approach should be pursued. The contract is classified under NAICS code 332994 and falls under Federal Supply Group 1398. All offerors must be actively registered in the System for Award Management, and quotations must be submitted via email to amy.n.haworth.civ@us.navy.mil no later than July 27, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. The solicitation, identified as N00164-26-Q-0159, was posted on July 16, 2026, and any amendments or updates will be posted exclusively on beta.sam.gov, which has replaced FBO.gov as the official platform for federal contract opportunities. Offerors are responsible for regularly monitoring the site for changes, and only those who submitted a quote prior to the deadline will be considered for any post-deadline modifications or potential award discussions.

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Navy sole-source contract to Noble Worldwide for hand-powered de-linkers and chutes for 30x173mm and caliber rounds by July 27, 2026.

NAICS

332994 - Small Arms, Ordnance, and Ordnance Accessories Manufacturing

Place of Performance

Crane, IN, 47522, USA

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NONE

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Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition - Nobles Worldwide Ammunition Handling Systems

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Request for Quotation N0016426Q0159 for Delinker and Chute Assemblies

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
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OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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N00164-26-Q-0159 – BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE – DE-LINKER AND CHUTE ASSY – FSG 1398 - NAICS 332994



ISSUE DATE 16 JULY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 27 JULY 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time



Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for De-linker, 30x173mm AND Chute Assy’s, 50 CAL and 7.62mm




The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Noble Worldwide Inc. and qualifying distributors, 1105 E Pine ST Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because requirement for the de-linker was to be portable, hand powered, and full belt de-linking and with the chutes. Nobles Worldwide Ammunition Handling Systems is the only vendor that can currently meet the requirements. 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 866-606-8220 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 N00164-26-Q-0159 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 



Contract Opportunities on https://beta.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://beta.sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://beta.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 amy.n.haworth.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 27 JULY 2026 – 12:00 PM  EASTERN TIME.


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