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N66001-19-Q-6994 Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc.

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The Department of the Navy's Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific plans to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order on a sole-source basis to Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. This procurement involves specialized equipment and components for a Deep Ocean Raman In Situ Spectrometer (DORISS), designed to operate within a titanium pressure vessel for geochemical deep-sea testing. The planned acquisition includes various precision parts such as a research Raman spectrograph engine, a front-illuminated CCD, a 532nm diode laser, and associated software and labor for assembly and integration, all sourced from Kaiser Optical Systems, which has been identified as the only capable supplier to meet the agency’s technical specifications. The award is justified by a Non-Competitive Procurement determination, acknowledging that no other vendor can satisfy these highly specific requirements. This notice serves as an announcement of intent rather than a solicitation, with the government retaining discretion over competition decisions. The relevant industry classification falls under NAICS code 333314, with a business size standard of 500 employees. Interested firms may express interest or submit comments by the specified deadline, although the government does not guarantee competition. Jessica Matias is the designated point of contact for inquiries related to this procurement.

General Info

Navy sole-source purchase order to Kaiser Optical for specialized Deep Ocean Raman spectrometer components.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

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

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PostedAug 26

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

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OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Full Description

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NWIC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. The requirement is for the purchase of the following: ITEM 0001: Part Number: 2009108-501 Description: Research Raman Spectrograph Engine Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0002: Part Number: 2009371-104 Description: Front-Illuminated CCD Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0003: Part Number: 2016588 Description: Invictus 532nm Diode Laser Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0004: Part Number: 2015959 Description: Assembly, 0.500, Titanium, Long Focus Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0005: Part Number: 2018426 Description: Packaged 532nm R RXN Probe 6 INCH, Acc Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0006: Part Number: 5000088 Description: Acquisition Software Package v4.2 Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0007: Part Number: OPT-Eng Description: One Day / 8 Hour Engineering Team Member Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0008: Part Number: OPT-Apps Description: Off-Site Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 ITEM 0009: Part Number: OPT-SI labor to mount CCD to spectrograph Manufacturer: Kaiser Optical Systems, Inc. QTY: 1 The above supplies is for a Deep Ocean Raman In Situ Spectrometer (DORISS) specified to fit into a titanium pressure vessel. DORISS is part of the geochemical analysis equipment for deep sea testing. Based on the approved Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (JNCP), there is only one responsible source and no other supplier will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. The applicable NAICS Code is 333314 and the business size standard is 500 employees. The point of contact for this announcement is Jessica Matias at contact@example.gov. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to contact@example.gov by 30 August 2019 at 1600 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.