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PARABOLIC MIRRORS
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has issued a sole source solicitation, number N0016426Q0167, for the purchase of two specialized parabolic mirrors: one Concave Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror (Part Number OAP180-07.5-26SQ) and one Replacement Plano Fold Mirror (Part Number MPL-6.5SQ). These components are essential for maintaining the Open Air Collimating Bench, a critical system used to calibrate sensors and imaging systems for flight certification and operational readiness. The procurement is restricted to Space Optics Research Labs, LLC (SORL), the original equipment manufacturer, to ensure compatibility with custom mounting hardware and to meet the strict form, fit, and function requirements necessary for achieving sub-micron alignment precision. Using non-OEM components could result in integration failures and potentially jeopardize sensor and weapon system mission readiness. This sole source procurement is conducted under FAR 13.101(b) for noncommercial acquisitions below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold and specifically excludes competition due to the unique nature of the components. Although all responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration, the government retains discretion over whether to proceed competitively. The solicitation was issued on May 28, 2026, with a closing date of June 12, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and monitor sam.gov for any amendments or updates to the solicitation. Quotes must be submitted via email to the designated contact by the closing date to be considered. The place of performance and delivery is at NSWC Crane, Indiana, under NAICS code 334513.
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Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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N0016426Q0167 – SOLE SOURCE – PARABOLIC MIRRORS – FSG 6650 – NAICS 334513
ISSUE DATE 28-MAY-2026 – CLOSING DATE 12-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the purchase of a quantity of one (1) Concave Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror (Part Number OAP180-07.5-26SQ) and a quantity of one (1) Replacement Plano Fold Mirror (Part Number MPL-6.5SQ) in support of Custom Border Patrol.
SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source only Space Optics Research Labs, LLC, out of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Cage Code 4HRF3, under the authority of FAR 13.101(b) for Noncommercial actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This is being solicited on a sole source only basis because these items are required to replace the damaged mirrors mounted on the Open Air Collimating Bench. The collimating bench provides a controlled environment to ensure that sensors and imaging systems are perfectly calibrated before deployment. These components must be integrated into preexisting, custom-designed mounting hardware originally procured from Space Optics Research Labs, LLC (SORL), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Utilizing the original mirror mounts necessitates sourcing exclusively from SORL to mitigate compatibility risks. Additionally, strict form, fit, and function requirements dictate that these components be restricted to the OEM to ensure proper physical integration. Non-OEM components may fail to meet the exact "Form, Fit, and Function" specifications. This leads to physical mounting failures, structural instability, or the inability to achieve the sub-micron alignment precision required for a collimating bench. If the collimating bench cannot be properly calibrated or integrated, the sensors and weapon systems it supports cannot be flight-certified or mission-readied, leading to Non-Mission Capable status for those assets.. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.
This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13.101(b) as a written Firm Fixed Priced Request for Quotes. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0167 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.
For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.
Offers shall be e-mailed to rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time.