SOLE SOURCE of WIRED 1-BUTTON REMOTES
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The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has issued a sole source solicitation for the purchase of 125 Wired 1-Button Remotes specifically designed for the FCS-13 RE Fire Control System, part number 200587. The contract, identified under solicitation number N0016426Q0181, is dated June 12, 2026, with a closing date for offers on June 22, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time. The procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 13.101(b) for non-commercial items below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, and the acquisition is restricted to Aimpoint Inc, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) located in Manassas, Virginia. Aimpoint Inc is uniquely qualified because it possesses the proprietary drawings, technical data, and manufacturing capability required to produce parts that are fully compatible with the existing laser system, and the company is not willing to share technical information to allow production by other vendors. Pursuing alternative suppliers would incur significant costs and delays—estimated at 24 to 48 months and over $100,000—due to the need for extensive design, qualification, and testing. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and are encouraged to monitor the solicitation for any updates or amendments on sam.gov, although the government retains sole discretion regarding competition. Offers must be submitted via email to the designated point of contact, Rose Brown, by the stated deadline. This firm fixed price request for quotes reflects the streamlined procurement process for a specialized, proprietary product essential to maintaining and supporting the FCS-13 RE Fire Control System at NSWC Crane in Indiana.
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Crane, IN, 47522, USASet-Aside
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Full Description
N0016426Q0181 – SOLE SOURCE - Wired 1-Button Remotes – FSG 1290 – NAICS 333310
ISSUE DATE 12-JUN-2026 – CLOSING DATE 22-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 125 Wired 1-Button Remotes for the FCS13 RE Fire Control System (FCS) P/N 200587.
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 Aimpoint Inc of Manassas Virginia, Cage Code 3J629, under the authority of FAR 13.101(b) for NonCommercial items under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This is being solicited on a sole source only basis because Aimpoint Inc of Manassas Virginia, Cage Code 3J629, is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the FCS-13 RE Fire Control System and ancillary items that are used on or with the FCS-13 RE. The FCS-13 RE was developed, designed and manufactured by AIMPOINT Inc. This vendor is the only known source that has the facilities and ability to provide required parts for these assets, this includes proprietary drawings, technical material and skill required to manufacture specific parts that will properly interface with the laser system. The vendor is not willing to provide the Government with the technical information to produce specifications for re-engineering. Purchase of the item through an alternate vendor would require extensive qualification, design, and testing to ensure compatibility. This type of qualification and testing would cost the Government in excess of 24 to 48 months in time with an additional excess of over $100,000 in costs. These detriments would not be recouped in a competitive action. 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-0181 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
22-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time.