RELAY PANEL

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is procuring three relay panels under a brand-name sole-source solicitation designated for Carolina Power Systems of Sumter Inc., as the only manufacturer with proprietary information for this specific component, identified by Manufacturer ID 215-646-010 and Technical Designation S6262-BH-MMC-150. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), hold a valid CAGE code and UEI, and certify their small business status, including eligibility for Women-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, or 8(a) programs. The solicitation, numbered N0040626Q0240, was issued on May 26, 2026, with proposals due on June 16, 2026, and anticipated award in June 2026. The contract is firm-fixed-price and follows a trade-off source selection process, evaluating offers based on technical acceptability, delivery date, price, and past performance with no prioritized weighting. Delivery is required by March 13, 2026, to Yokosuka, Japan, under FOB Origin terms, with the government assuming transportation costs from the shipping point. The relay panels must comply with strict identification and traceability standards, including full adherence to MIL-STD-130 for Unique Item Identification using data matrix symbology and enterprise identifiers, with IUID data submitted via WAWF or DD Form 1423 to the DoD IUID Registry. Packaging and marking must meet ASTM-D-3951, prohibiting hazardous or non-compliant materials such as asbestos, loose fill polystyrene, and unprocessed wood; all non-manufactured wood must be heat-treated to 56°C for 30 minutes and certified by ALSC. Markings must include NSN, nomenclature, quantity, contract number, origin, and destination. Compliance with cybersecurity requirements is mandatory, including implementation of NIST SP 800-171 controls, reporting of cyber incidents under DFARS 252.204-7012, and self-assessment or third-party evaluation under DFARS 252.204-7020. Contractors must also certify compliance with