Large Diameter Slip Ring Assembly for the Watervliet Arsenal/Benet Labs

This contract is a sole source procurement issued by the U.S. Department of Defense through the Watervliet Arsenal/Benet Labs for the delivery of a single large diameter slip ring assembly, as defined in the Benet Labs Statement of Work (Attachment 0001). The solicitation, numbered W911PT26QA101, was posted on June 23, 2026, with a response deadline of July 3, 2026, and is awarded on a Firm Fixed Price basis under a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation framework. The contractor must meet all technical requirements outlined in the Statement of Work, including the delivery of two slip ring conductor halves, two mounting brace halves, two power and two data/communication brush block assemblies, along with all associated wiring, connectors, hardware, and comprehensive technical documentation such as a Certificate of Compliance, operating and maintenance manuals, and 3D models. Pricing details are not yet available, as the contract is soliciting offers and no unit or total value has been established. The slip ring must operate with minimal signal noise and ensure reliable power and data transmission during continuous 360-degree rotation, adhering to ASME and MIL-STD specifications for wiring, marking, and packaging. Delivery is to be made FOB Destination to Watervliet, New York, with full transportation costs borne by the contractor, and final acceptance will occur at Picatinny Arsenal, New Jersey, under government inspection. All items must be uniquely marked with a two-dimensional Data Matrix symbol compliant with MIL-STD-130 and ISO/IEC 16022, using standardized EAN/UCC data syntax and Enterprise Identifier for traceability, while packaging follows MIL-STD-129. Payment must be processed exclusively through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), with the Contracting Officer Representative, Amanda Robinson, serving as the primary point of contact for all administrative and invoicing matters. Technical oversight is provided by Dr. Jordan Shepler. Contractors must comply with stringent security requirements under Army Directive 2014-05, including background investigations for personnel requiring facility or network access, and are prohibited from using equipment or services from sanctioned entities such as Huawei, ZTE, or Hikvision under Section 889 of the NDAA FY2019. Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including provisions on child labor, trafficking, DEI discrimination,