Sole Source Order to Transdigm/Adel Wiggins

This contract solicitation, identified by RFQ Number N6660426Q0270, is a sole source order issued by the Department of Defense’s Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport. It is not a request for competitive quotes, and the government reserves the right to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future based on the responses received. The contract requires procurement of hardware exclusively from Adel Wiggins, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the government’s existing platform infrastructure. This is necessary because the hardware must conform to specific fabrication and certification processes detailed in government drawings to ensure compatibility with existing equipment and operational conditions. Using hardware from any other source is not feasible, as it would entail a complete redesign, engineering, and manufacturing of a new platform, accompanied by significant qualification testing. Such an alternative approach would result in increased costs and schedule delays. Consequently, Adel Wiggins is identified as the only capable source to meet these requirements, making this a sole source procurement. The place of performance is in Newport, Rhode Island, and the point of contact for this solicitation is Amy Prisco. The response deadline is May 22, 2026.