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Evaluation, Repairs, Parts & Spares of Thermal Optics

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Solicitation N0016426Q01214, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane for the Department of Defense, seeks services for the evaluation, repair, and procurement of parts and spares for thermal optic systems. The requirement falls under NAICS code 334511 and FSG 5855. While the government intends to negotiate with Safran Defense and Space, Inc. as a single source, other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. The procurement is designated as a set aside for small businesses. The solicitation was issued on September 1, 2026, with a closing date of September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time. Interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management and submit offers via email to the primary point of contact, Joshua Tester. The contract includes strict adherence to material inspection and receiving procedures, utilizing Wide Area Work Flow receiving reports and DD Form 250 series documents for quality assurance, shipping, and invoicing. Performance is centered in Crane, Indiana.

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Small business set aside for thermal optic system repair and parts procurement services.

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Department Of Defense → Nswc CraneView Agency

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334511 - Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument ManufacturingView NAICS

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Crane, IN, USA

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Solicitation+-+N0016426Q0124.pdf

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Appendix F - Material Inspection and Receiving Report

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Nswc Crane
Contacts2 people available
OfficeCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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Office AddressCRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA
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Joshua Tester
ANDREW FICKLIN

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N0016426Q0124 – EVALUATION, REPAIRS, PARTS & SPARES OF THERMAL OPTICS  - FSG 5855 - NAICS 334511 - ISSUE DATE 1 SEP 2026 – CLOSING DATE 15 SEP 2026 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time



SERVICE DESCRIPTION – Evaluation & repairs of thermal optic systems, new systems and spare parts.



The proposed contract action is for the services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Safran Defense & Space, Inc. (2 Cooper Ln, Bedford, NH 03110-5966).  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. Procurement is set aside for small businesses.


 


This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.201(b)(1) applies and Solicitation Number N0016426Q0124 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.



All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://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 joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil.  All required information must be received on or before 15 SEP 2026 at 5:00 PM EASTERN DAYLIGHT TIME.

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