Luciol Instruments Correlation Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (C-OTDR) for USNO

This solicitation, numbered N0018926QL210, is a sole-source procurement issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk for the United States Naval Observatory to acquire a single customized Luciol Instruments LOR-220 series Correlation Optical Time-Domain Reflectometer (C-OTDR), a metrology-grade photon-counting instrument capable of sub-centimeter spatial resolution for precision fiber optic network characterization and signal latency measurements in GPS-denied environments. The requirement is strictly limited to Cotsworks, LLC as the sole qualified provider, and no other quotes will be considered for award. The item is designated as unclassified commercial off-the-shelf hardware and must operate solely within an unclassified environment, with no ability to process, store, or transmit classified data. Delivery is due before July 31, 2026, to the Naval Observatory at 3450 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20392-5420, under F.O.B. Destination terms, with full compliance required for Unique Item Identification under MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, including machine-readable markings and reporting via the Wide Area Workflow system. The evaluation is based entirely on price reasonableness, determined according to FAR Part 12.204(a), with the Government reserving the right to conduct a price-past performance tradeoff if circumstances indicate that a lower price does not represent the best value. All submissions must include the offeror’s name, address, CAGE code, point of contact information, country of origin, lead time, and any applicable licensing or terms of service, and must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM Eastern Time on June 23, 2026, to the designated Contract Specialist. Price quotes must remain firm for 30 days beyond the due date, and contractors must maintain current representations and certifications in SAM.gov, including socioeconomic status and compliance with federal prohibitions related to inverted domestic corporations, convict labor, child labor, DEI discrimination, export controls, foreign-made unmanned aircraft systems, and subcontracting practices. Contract administration requires electronic payment and receiving reports through WAWF, with designated points of contact for technical, WAWF, and delivery functions, and full compliance with all incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, including those covering security prohibitions, unenforceable obligations, and system maintenance requirements.