Naval Surface Warfare, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), has a procurement request for TS-4575/FDM Software Upgrade. See Performance Work Statement (PWS) for detailed description.
ID: N0016725Q0080Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CARDEROCKBETHESDA, MD, 20817-5700, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

HAZARD-DETECTING INSTRUMENTS AND APPARATUS (6665)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f87ec2bc7bca4f93878c52440a4f02ca/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Feb 27, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) is seeking a contractor for the procurement and installation of a software upgrade for the TS-4575/FDM Gamma Irradiators, which are critical for enhancing the calibration efficiency of the Navy's IM-276A/PD Battlefield Dosimeters. The upgrades must be performed by Hopewell Designs, Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, due to proprietary software and exclusive rights, making this a sole source procurement under federal regulations. This initiative underscores the Navy's commitment to advancing its technological capabilities while ensuring operational efficiency, with quotes due by 11:00 AM on March 6, 2025. Interested parties can contact Christopher C. Rolince at christopher.c.rolinc@navy.mil or by phone at 757-513-7247 for further information.

Point(s) of Contact
Christopher C. Rolince
(757) 513-7247
christopher.c.rolinc@navy.mil
Files
Title
Posted
B03 Sole Source Justification - TS-4575FDM Upgrades_Redacted.pdf
Feb 27, 2025, 4:08 PM UTC
The memorandum outlines a sole source justification for procuring upgrades for the Navy’s TS-4575/FDM Gamma Irradiators from Hopewell Designs, Inc. According to FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), contracting officers may solicit from one source if circumstances dictate that only one source is reasonably available. The upgrades are necessary for improving the calibration efficiency of the Navy's IM-276A/PD Battlefield Dosimeters, and must be performed by the original equipment manufacturer due to proprietary software and exclusive rights held by Hopewell Designs. The memorandum states that HDI uniquely possesses the necessary knowledge and rights to ensure proper installation and functionality of the upgrades. Therefore, no other company can meet these specific requirements, qualifying the procurement as a sole source under federal regulations. The document concludes with certifications and approvals attesting to the accuracy of the information and the necessity of proceeding without full and open competition.
Conform Copy N0016725Q0080 TS-4575 Upgrade CSS.pdf
Feb 27, 2025, 4:08 PM UTC
The document outlines a Request for Quotes (RFQ) from the Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) for the procurement and installation of a software upgrade for the TS-4575/FDM Irradiators, essential for maintaining the Navy's Battlefield Dosimeters. The RFQ emphasizes small business participation and includes a detailed Performance Work Statement (PWS) that specifies the upgrade requirements, including modifications to the control software, calibration certificates, and functional tests before and after installation. Quotes are due by 11:00 AM on March 6, 2025, with an anticipated fixed-price order to be awarded. The project involves travel to Navy sites in Yorktown, San Diego, and Pearl Harbor for installation, highlighting the upgrade's significance in enhancing operational efficiency. Provisions and clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement govern the solicitation process, ensuring compliance and accountability. This initiative underlines the Navy’s commitment to advancing technological capabilities while engaging small businesses in federal contracts.
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