Notice of Intent to Sole Source to Ametek

The contract involves awarding a firm fixed price purchase order to Ametek for the special modification of their PDU-2000-06-101 Power Distribution Unit, including Non-Recurring Engineering services. This modification is critical to support Load Shedding testing for the Global Positioning System (GPS)-based Positioning, Navigation, and Timing Service (GPNTS) at NIWC Pacific. The chosen product from Ametek is essential because using a different manufacturer’s unit would require extensive and costly re-engineering efforts to re-establish and certify the GPNTS baseline, which could delay important FY23 testing schedules. The estimated cost for reprogramming, retesting, and certification with another vendor ranges from $0.5 million to $2 million, which would not provide any offsetting benefits in terms of competitiveness, reliability, or performance improvements. NIWC Pacific is moving forward with a sole source approach to avoid disruptions and additional expenses tied to baseline changes, ensuring that Load Shedding tests can proceed on schedule. The contract reflects a strategic decision aligned with operational needs and fiscal prudence to maintain the integrity and timeline of critical GPNTS testing. The point of contact is a contract specialist at NIWC Pacific, located in San Diego, California, emphasizing the Department of Defense’s commitment to this specialized procurement need.