D--Sure CAL ICPS

The Fleet and Industrial Supply Center in San Diego plans to enter into sole source negotiations with Northrop Grumman Systems Corp, Baltimore, MD, for the procurement of 16 sets of Sure Call Test Manager Lite Operation Systems intended for the Naval Surface Warfare Center located in Corona, CA. The delivery is expected within 30 days after the order date. This action is authorized under U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, allowing for a sole source award because Northrop Grumman is uniquely positioned as the sole responsible source capable of providing these specialized metrology software solutions that execute calibration procedure modules necessary for equipment verification. This notice is informational only and does not serve as a solicitation or request for proposals. The procurement falls under the NAICS code 334290 with a small business size standard of 750 employees. The decision to proceed without competition is at the discretion of the government, reflecting the specific technical requirements and the proprietary nature of the software. The contracting activity is the Navsup Fleet Logistics Center in San Diego, CA, under the Department of Defense, emphasizing the strategic importance of maintaining precise calibration capabilities within naval operations.