Notice of Intent to Sole Source – SMAR SmarConf-W USB-HART Communication Devices
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of the Navy's Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to Standard Calibrations, Inc. for the procurement of twenty-four SMAR SmarConf-W USB-HART Communication Devices (Model ITM22013224) with built-in software licenses. These proprietary devices are essential to support the Electronic Auxiliary Control Systems training courses at locations including SWSC Norfolk and the SWSC N77 Learning Site in San Diego. The acquisition will be conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures as Standard Calibrations, Inc. is the sole authorized distributor able to provide the required hardware and software licenses that meet the Government’s specifications. Interested vendors may submit capability statements or proposals by 11:00 AM EST on June 19, 2026, although this notice does not constitute a request for competitive proposals and the decision not to compete lies solely with the Government. Responses will be reviewed to determine if future competition may be warranted, and any responding vendor must demonstrate the ability to supply the exact proprietary items without affecting warranties or causing delays. Primary and secondary contacts for this procurement are Mark Johnson, Contract Specialist, and Cynthia D. Armound, Procuring Contracting Officer, both reachable via their Navy email addresses.
General Info
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NAICS
Place of Performance
Norfolk, VA, 23511, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Response Deadline
Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND • NAWCTSD
SPECIAL NOTICE
Notice of Intent to Sole Source — SMAR USB-HART Configurator Cables
Notice Type: Special Notice
Solicitation Number: N6134026Q0003
Agency / Office: Department of the Navy / Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) / Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD)
NAICS / PSC Codes: 811210 (NAICS) / 7B22 (PSC)
Response Deadline:
19 June 2026 at 11:00 AM EST
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
1. Procurement Description & Scope
The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD), Orlando, FL, intends to negotiate and award a firm-fixed-price contract on a sole-source basis to Standard Calibrations, Inc. (CAGE: 034H5 / UEI: J2DMF1YRKD95), located in Chesapeake, VA.
This proposed contract action is for the procurement of twenty-four (24) SMAR SmarConf-W USB-HART Communication Devices (Model: ITM22013224) with built-in software licenses. These proprietary components are required to support the Electronic Auxiliary Control Systems (EACS) training course at SWSC Norfolk and SWSC N77 Learning Site San Diego.
2. Sole Source Justification
This acquisition is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b)(1) — Soliciting from a single source, as the required items are available from only one source. Standard Calibrations, Inc. is the authorized distributor capable of providing the necessary proprietary hardware and software licenses that meet the Government’s training system specifications.
The redacted Sole Source Justification document is attached to this notice in accordance with FAR 5.102(a)(6).
3. Capability Statements & Responses
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency if received by the response date listed below. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement in the future.
Any vendor responding must provide clear and convincing evidence that they can provide the exact proprietary item specified without voiding any warranties or causing unacceptable delays.
Responses must be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist no later than 11:00 AM EST on 19 June 2026.
4. Points of Contact
Primary Point of Contact
Mark Johnson
Contract Specialist
mark.e.johnson106.civ@us.navy.mil
Secondary Point of Contact
Cynthia D. Armound
Procuring Contracting Officer
cynthia.d.armound.civ@us.navy.mil
