Sole Source Order to ScioTeq

This contract is a sole-source solicitation issued by the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport under solicitation number N6660426Q0311, targeting a single vendor, ScioTeq, LLC, for the procurement of ten RFD-361/2 ruggedized 24-inch displays with multi-touch PCAP capability, part number K9349312. The requirement is non-competitive by design, as the Government has determined that only ScioTeq, LLC—the original equipment manufacturer—possesses the proprietary ruggedization technology necessary to ensure compatibility with existing military platform infrastructure. Substituting any other vendor or hardware would necessitate a complete redesign, extensive qualification testing, and result in prohibitive cost overruns and schedule delays. The contract is awarded on a firm fixed price basis using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable methodology, where technical acceptability is evaluated on a pass/fail basis, requiring full compliance with all specification requirements including U.S. origin, new condition, and adherence to Unique Item Identification standards under DFARS 252.211-7003 for items valued at $5,000 or more. Delivery is due no later than December 31, 2026, F.O.B. Destination at Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island, with shipping costs included in the unit price. The offeror must be registered in SAM, submit a quote by the deadline of April 12, 2026, via email to Amy Prisco, and maintain a valid CAGE Code and Unique Entity Identifier. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and DFARS clauses governing commercial item acquisitions, cybersecurity compliance, supply chain integrity, export controls, transportation by sea, and safeguarding of covered defense information, including mandatory adherence to NIST SP 800-171. Past performance will be assessed via the Supplier Performance Risk System, and any failure to meet technical acceptability criteria, including non-U.S. origin or substandard condition, may result in contract termination. While the solicitation requires pricing submission, no contract value is disclosed as pricing details were not included in the published document.