NSWC B1000 D/50 Lab Relocations

The contract opportunity, identified as N4008526R0102, is a sources sought notice issued by Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command Mid-Atlantic for the relocation and modernization of a computer laboratory on the third floor of Building 1000 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, which is operated by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division. The work involves architectural, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection system upgrades, including the installation of new HVAC units on the roof and replacement of existing Variable Air Volume systems. Critical to the project is the upgrade of the Electronic Security System (ESS), which requires the installation of specific, brand-identified components including an ID Factors 2-Factor Card Reader, Lenel Power Supply Enclosures, Dual Controllers, Reader Interface Modules, Bosch Request to Exit Devices, HES Electric Strikes, Magnasphere Balanced Magnetic Switches, and Lenel Power Supplies—all selected by exact model number to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure. These items are mandated due to system compatibility constraints and must comply strictly with the ESS Approved Products List, justifying a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302-1 and 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). The contract is structured as an 8(a) competed set-aside for small businesses, with a total estimated value of $9,554, based on the quoted unit prices for eight required hardware items. Although the solicitation is in the pre-contract phase, the place of performance is clearly defined as Building 1000 at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, with delivery tied to operational needs rather than a fixed schedule. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the new lab location, governed by compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including hazardous waste handling, lead-based paint abatement, and adherence to the Secretary of the Interior’s Guidelines for Historic Properties due to the building’s historic status. No packaging, marking, barcoding, or invoicing procedures are detailed in the documentation, and payment, accounting, or contracting officer details are unspecified. The procurement does not involve competitive evaluation factors or trade-off analysis; award will be granted based solely on the contractor’s ability to supply the exact proprietary components required for system integrity, with no intent to open future competitions unless a compatible alternative becomes officially approved.