Sole Source to University of South Florida for Development and Delivery of Raman Spectrometer for Water Contaminants per attachments

This solicitation, numbered N61331-26-Q-KS40, is a sole-source award to the University of South Florida for the development and delivery of a Raman spectrometer system designed to detect water contaminants, issued by the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Panama City Beach, Florida. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price agreement under simplified acquisition procedures, with responses due by July 9, 2026, and evaluation based on best value trade-off, considering price as the primary factor, followed by delivery, quality, and past performance. Proposers must submit a capabilities statement, proof of past performance on similar work, and a valid CAGE code, and all submissions are subject to review by the closing deadline. The contract includes mandatory federal acquisition regulation clauses covering cybersecurity, data protection, payment processing via WAWF, and compliance with defense-specific requirements such as item unique identification under MIL-STD-130 and control of government work product. Contractors are required to safeguard protected information, prohibit unauthorized disclosure, and are barred from competing for future NAVSEA contracts for three years after performance concludes. The place of performance is specified as Panama City Beach, Florida, with F.O.B. Destination terms placing transportation risk and cost on the contractor until delivery to the designated government receiving point. Cybersecurity obligations include reporting incidents within 72 hours and compliance with NIST SP 800-171 standards, while additional provisions prohibit the use of telecommunications equipment from sanctioned entities and restrict subcontracting with entities linked to state sponsors of terrorism. Payment instructions and accounting data are handled through standard DoD financial systems, with no COR or COTR designated, and administrative coordination is managed by the Contracting Officer and the listed point of contact, Kaitlin Summerville. Although the full pricing schedule is not provided in the available documentation, the acquisition is confirmed as firm fixed price with an estimated value referenced in the sole source justification.