26Q4023 - Uninterrupted Power Supply

Solicitation N63394 is a total small business set-aside procurement managed by the Department of Defense Commanding Officer in Port Hueneme, California. The requirement is for the procurement of HACH Company HQ4300 multiparameter meters and associated calibration materials to support the PEO IWS 1 Water Intrusion Investigation. This equipment is essential for collecting and analyzing demineralized water samples across the US Navy Aegis fleet, specifically measuring pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen in auxiliary engineering spaces to diagnose fleet-wide water intrusion issues. The procurement is designated as a sole-source award under FAR 6.303-2(b)(4) and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as the HACH HQ4300 is the only source capable of meeting the necessary form, fit, and function requirements. The government has determined that using alternative meters would introduce unacceptable variables in resolution and temperature sensitivity, thereby compromising the consistency and accuracy of the ongoing engineering study. Performance and acceptance occur onboard US Navy ships, with data integrity and adherence to laboratory Standard Operating Procedures serving as the primary quality standards. Administrative inquiries are handled by the NSWC PHD Contracts Office.