Notice of Intent - Sole Source - General Dynamics
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division is soliciting a sole-source contract under FAR Part 13.106-1(b) to procure an onsite, four-day training course on the use, configuration, and maintenance of the C-175N encryptors, which are NSA-certified Type 1 encryption devices used for securing voice, video, and data at the SECRET level and below. General Dynamics is the exclusive manufacturer of these devices, justifying the sole-source approach. The requirement is for one 10-person training class to be conducted Monday through Thursday, eight hours per day, with all course materials, including textbooks and reference notes, provided to each attendee. Course certificates must be delivered within one week of completion. The training is to occur at a government location in Virginia Beach, VA, with FOB Destination terms applying. The contract is categorized as a commercial item under FAR Subpart 12.6 and is not expected to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000. The NAICS code is 611430 with a small business size standard of $15 million, though no set-aside is being used. The solicitation requires responses by August 10, 2026, at 8:00 AM EST via email, including pricing, FOB point, point of contact details, GSA contract number, business size, payment terms, and a detailed capability statement confirming technical compliance. All submissions will be evaluated on a pass/fail basis for technical acceptability, with award made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable offer. The offeror must comply with full-text and incorporated FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to whistleblower rights, labor standards, and the System for Award Management. Unique Item Identification requirements apply under MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for any deliverables with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more or otherwise identified in the schedule, mandating two-dimensional Data Matrix symbology and machine-readable verification. Instructors must be qualified SMEs on the TACLANE family of systems. Payment will be processed through the WAWF system, and the contractor must maintain current representations and certifications in SAM.gov, particularly regarding compliance with safeguarding controls and compensation of former DoD officials.
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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with General Dynamics for an onsite, 4-day course of instruction in the use, configuration and maintenance of the C-175N encryptors.General Dynamics is the only manufacturer of these devices. The NAICS code is 611430 and the Small Business Standard is 15 million dollars.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20260702. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 8/10/26, 8AM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 8/10/26 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 8/10/26, 8AM EST by email at steven.w.besanko.civ@us.navy.mil.
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