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Pre-Solicitation Notice Of Intent To Sole Source PAUT Training
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price purchase order to Lavender International Non-destructive Testing USA, LLC for specialized technical training. Under solicitation N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0131, the contractor will provide 80 hours of on-site Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Level II training for 12 individuals at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD). To ensure enterprise-wide certification compatibility and standardization across NAVSEA Public Shipyards, the curriculum must be identical to existing Navy standards and comply with ASNT SNT-TC-1A (2020). The contractor is responsible for providing all instructional materials, 12 graded exams, and five sets of PAUT equipment, including units, probes, wedges, and encoders. The procurement is conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) with a small business set-aside under NAICS code 611430. Instructors must hold ASNT UT Level III certification and possess at least five years of experience teaching PAUT Level II courses. Performance is subject to strict security protocols at the Philadelphia facility, including the submission of SECNAV Form 5512/1 and adherence to site access regulations. While this is a sole-source intent, the government will accept capability statements from other responsible sources until August 17, 2026, provided they can demonstrate the ability to deliver the exact standardized curriculum. Payment will be processed through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.
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Philadelphia, PA, 19112, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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SPECIAL NOTICE / Pre-Solicitation Notice Of Intent To Sole Source
Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Commercial Acquisition
This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2).
In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to Lavender International Non-destructive testing USA, LLC (15200 Middlebrook Drive, Ste. G, Houston, TX 77058).
This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent. This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency if received by the due date specified below. 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.
- Reference Number (PID): N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0131
- Point of Contact: Michael S. Brodie, Purchasing Agent
- Email: michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
- NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training
- Business Size Standard: $15.0 Million
I. Specification Summary
The contractor shall provide eighty (80) hours of dedicated, on-site Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Level II technical training for twelve (12) individuals at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).
Because the Navy requires absolute standardization and certification compatibility across the enterprise, the curriculum must be identical to the training currently utilized by NAVSEA Public Shipyards. Full details regarding specific curriculum alignment, hardware/equipment provisions, instructor qualifications, and deliverables are specified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).
II. Minimum Specifications and PWS
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the redacted Sole Source Justification are attached to this notice on SAM.gov.
III. Submission of Capability Statements
Interested firms who believe they can fully meet the Government's requirement as described in the attached PWS may submit a capability statement. Capability statements must demonstrate the vendor's ability to provide a curriculum identical to the Navy's standardized shipyard PAUT curriculum.
Capability statements are due by 17 Aug 2026 at 12 noon EST.
All submissions must be sent electronically to Michael S. Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and must include:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of Contact (Name, Phone, and Email);
- Cage Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI); and
- Technical documentation demonstrating capability to meet the exact attached PWS specifications.
IV. Applicable Clauses and Provisions
Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301, and NMCARS 5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following list of provisions and clauses is provided for informational purposes and is not all-inclusive. The final award document will contain all mandatory terms and conditions required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS):
- 52.204-7 – System for Award Management
- 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors
- 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Services
- 52.247-34 – FOB Destination
- 252.204-7021 – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements
- 252.232-7006 – Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)
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