Solicitation for the Repair of Electron Tube, Simplified Drive (SDR) Tube

The Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) in Mechanicsburg plans to establish a five-year requirements contract for the repair of approximately 125 Electron Tubes, Simplified Drive (SDR) Tube, Part Number 6625287, with NSN 7HH 5960-01-499-7172. This procurement is being pursued on a sole source basis with Communications and Power Industries, LLC, as they are the designer and manufacturer of the item, and no other sources possess the necessary proprietary data or repair methods. The government cannot provide the data required for repairs, which necessitates licensing proprietary information from the manufacturer. Any new design would require approval from the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, but due to time constraints, the award process will proceed based on current fleet support needs without waiting for design approval. This notice indicates the government’s intent to negotiate exclusively with Communications and Power Industries under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing that the contract is not open for competitive proposals. Interested parties may submit capability statements within fifteen days of the notice’s publication, which will be considered solely for determining the possibility of future competition. The government retains the discretion to decide whether to proceed competitively or not, and the award will not be delayed pending source approval. The point of contact for further information is Lance Geesey, reachable via email or phone.