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This Pre-Solicitation opportunity from Department Of Commerce was posted on June 1, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

Intent to Sole Source for Critical Assist II Instrumental Maintenance And Upgrades

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NAICS: 811210
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70--INTERFACE UNIT,DATA, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OFThis procurement involves the acquisition of 13 units of a specific interface data unit classified under NSN 0R-7025-017061785-H1, with delivery terms FOB origin. The current design of the part is unstable and fails to meet required engineering and performance objectives, leading to anticipated major design changes that will obsolete the current configuration. Because the part is flight critical and the technical data is insufficient for open competition, the government requires source approval prior to contract award. Only previously approved sources have been solicited, and any potential offerors who are not approved must submit detailed technical data as outlined in NAVSUP WSS Source Approval Information Brochures to be considered. Approval processes are time-sensitive, and lack of timely approval may result in awards continuing with existing suppliers to meet urgent fleet needs. This contract action is planned under limited competition authority, specifically FAR 6.302-1, with the government inviting responsible parties to express interest or submit proposals within 45 days, or 30 days if issued under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement. The solicitation excludes acquisition under FAR Part 12 for commercial items but recognizes the applicability of Free Trade Agreements and related trade compliance clauses. Award depends on meeting all qualification requirements at the time of award. The contracting office is NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support based in Philadelphia, PA, with point of contact provided for further information. Military specification documents and related standards are accessible through designated government online portals and support offices for bidders’ reference.
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AN/AP-68V9 Radar DMSMS Study - Phase II ResolutionThe Department of Defense, through the F-16 System Program Office at Hill Air Force Base, is conducting market research via a sources sought synopsis to identify capable small business sources for Phase II of the AN/APG-68(V)9 Radar Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) program. This phase focuses on resolving obsolescence issues identified in a prior study on critical Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) within the radar's Modular Receiver/Exciter and Common Radar Processor assemblies. The objective is to replace obsolete components while maintaining form, fit, and function compatibility to ensure future manufacturability and reparability. The effort will proceed as a task order under an existing post-production sustainment contract with Northrop Grumman Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer holding proprietary technical data needed for this work. Interested vendors, particularly small businesses including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned categories, are invited to respond with their capability statements, experience with DMSMS efforts, understanding of related cybersecurity requirements, relationships with Northrop Grumman or Lockheed Martin, and potential teaming arrangements. Key requirements include project management, engineering redesign, prototype fabrication of two engineering development units for each of nine SRUs, and functional testing with qualification plans. Deliverables encompass prototype hardware retained at the contractor site, several engineered data documents, and a proposal to support the subsequent production phase. Responses are voluntary and intended solely for acquisition planning, with submissions due by the end of June 2026.
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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), specifically through its Western Acquisition Division in Boulder, Colorado, plans to award a sole source purchase order to Telops Inc. for critical maintenance and upgrades of the ASSIST II infrared spectrometer. This decision is based on Telops being the exclusive manufacturer and distributor of this specialized instrument, as well as possessing unique proprietary knowledge and capability essential for servicing and upgrading the device without risking damage or operational loss. The ASSIST II spectrometer, originally designed by LR Tech, Inc., is now fully under Telops' ownership following a recent acquisition, and only Telops can provide the in-house parts and expertise needed to maintain its delicate and complex systems. The contract will cover a period extending up to 140 days from the award date, and no competitive solicitation will be issued, as this is a sole source requirement under NAICS code 811210. Although interested firms may request additional information or submit documentation within 15 days of the presolicitation notice publication, the government retains sole discretion over whether to pursue competitive procurement. All communications must be in writing, and all maintenance services must be performed by Telops to ensure the instrument’s operational integrity. The point of contact for this procurement is Jamie Rosales-Wold from NOAA’s Western Acquisition Division.

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NOAA awards sole source contract to Telops for ASSIST II spectrometer maintenance and upgrades.

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Department Of Commerce Noaa

NAICS

811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance View NAICS

Place of Performance

WA, USA

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AgencyDepartment Of Commerce Noaa
Contacts1 person available
OfficeSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA
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Department Of Commerce Noaa
Office AddressSEATTLE, WA, 98115, USA

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POINT OF CONTACT:


JAMIE ROSALES-WOLD


U.S. DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE/NOAA


WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION


325 BROADWAY, SOU6


BOULDER, CO 80305


PHONE: 303-578-6951


EMAIL: JAMIE.ROSALES@NOAA.GOV


***THE NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC ADMINISTRATION’S (NOAA) ACQUISITION & GRANTS OFFICE, WESTERN ACQUISITION DIVISION-BOULDER, OCEANIC AND ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH (OAR), PHYSICAL SCIENCES LABORATORY (PSL), INTENDS TO NEGOTIATE AND AWARD A PURCHASE ORDER, ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS, UNDER AUTHORITY OF RFO 12.102(a), WITH TELOPS INC FOR SERVICES NON-PERSONAL FOR CRITICAL ASSISTII INSTRUMENTAL MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES TO BE PERFORMED AT BOULDER, CO. NO SET ASIDE IS TO BE USED FOR THIS SOLE SOURCE REQUIREMENT. THE ASSOCIATED NAICS CODE IS 811210.


***THE SOLE SOURCE DETERMINATION IS BASED ON NOAA’S REQUIREMENT THAT TELOPS INC IS THE ONLY VENDOR THAT MANUFACTURES AND DISTRIBUTES THIS ASSIST II SPECTROMETER. THERE IS NO OTHER COMPANY AVAILABLE THAT POSSESSES THE KNOWLEDGE AND CAPABILITY TO PERFORM THE HIGHLY-SPECIALIZED REPAIRS AND UPDATES FOR THE ASSIST-II SPECTROMETER. THE ASSIST II SPECTROMETER WAS DESIGNED AND BUILT BY LR TECH, INC, A CANADIAN-BASED COMPANY THAT WAS RECENTLY ACQUIRED BY TELOPS INC. TELOPS OWNS THE TECHNOLOGY AND ALL OF ITS ANCILLARY SUBSYSTEM. PARTS REQUIRED FOR THE NEEDED REPAIRS AND SERVICING (SUCH AS FOR THE BLACKBODY CALIBRATION) ARE BUILT IN HOUSE BY TELOPS AND THE SPECIFIC SPECIFICATIONS ARE PROPRIETARY. FURTHERMORE, ONLY TELOPS HAS THE KNOWLEDGE OF THE COMPLEX INSTRUMENTAL SYSTEMS TO PERFORM THE REQUIRED REPAIRS AND PERFORM THE UPGRADES WITHOUT DAMAGING, INTERFERING WITH, OR DEGRADING THE DELICATE ASSIST INFRARED SPECTROMETERS. SERVICING BY ANY ENTITY LACKING THIS KNOWLEDGE WOULD LIKELY RENDER THE INSTRUMENT INOPERABLE AND VOID ANY RECOURSE WITH THE MANUFACTURE TO RECOVER THE OBSERVATIONAL CAPABILITY.  TELOPS INC HAS CONFIRMED THEY ARE THE SOLE SOURCE FOR THE ASSIST II INSTRUMENT MAINTENANCE AND UPGRADES. ALL MAINTENANCE MUST BE PERFORMED BY THE FACTORY.


PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: DATE OF AWARD TO DATE OF AWARD THROUGH 140 DAYS.


***THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE. HOWEVER, FIRMS THAT BELIEVE THEY CAN FULLY MEET THE GOVERNMENT'S REQUIREMENTS MAY SUBMIT SUBSTANTIATING DOCUMENTATION OR A REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IN WRITING TO THE IDENTIFIED POINT OF CONTACT WITHIN 15 DAYS AFTER PUBLICATION OF THIS PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE. SUCH REQUESTS AND DOCUMENTATION WILL BE EVALUATED SOLELY FOR THE PURPOSE OF DETERMINING WHETHER OR NOT TO CONDUCT THIS PROCUREMENT ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS. A DETERMINATION BY THE GOVERNMENT NOT TO CONDUCT A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT, BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE, IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE IN RESPONSE TO THIS NOTICE.