Sole Source to High Purity Northwest Inc. for Thermo-Vac Vacuum Dehydrator & Filtration Systems and Laser Particle Counter with ISO Codes & Water Content Displays

Solicitation N61331-27-Q-TR04 is a Firm Fixed Price purchase order issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division, for the acquisition of specialized oil purification and analysis equipment. The procurement is designated as a sole source to High Purity Northwest Inc. to support the first-of-class LCAC100 hovercraft. The required equipment includes two Thermo-Vac Vacuum Dehydrator and Filtration Systems and two Laser Particle Counters with ISO Codes and Water Content Displays. These systems must be capable of removing free, emulsified, and dissolved water from synthetic lubricants used in gas turbine engines, maintaining a process flow rate of 5 GPM and a 50-torr vacuum pump configuration to ensure operational readiness and prevent critical system failures. The total contract value is expected to be within the simplified acquisition threshold of 350,000 dollars. Award decisions will be based on the best value to the government, considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance, with evaluations utilizing the Supplier Performance Risk System. While identified as a sole source, the government will consider any quotes submitted by the November 5, 2026, deadline, provided they include a comprehensive capabilities statement, verified past performance, and a CAGE code. Deliveries are to be made to NSWC PCD or NEDU in Panama City Beach, Florida, between 0900 and 1430 on weekdays. Administrative requirements include invoicing via Wide Area Workflow and compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulations, including Buy American preferences and cybersecurity safeguarding standards.