DRD Collector Box Upgrade
ID: N32398-25-P-0606Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL MEDICAL RESEARCH CENTERSILVER SPRING, MD, 20910-7500, USA

NAICS

Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology) (541715)

PSC

LABORATORY EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES (6640)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9ea0754c05a446d3a0d3f84ed8a9c576/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Medical Research Center, is seeking to procure custom components for the Disorientation Research Device (DRD) from Conductix Wampfler, the sole source provider. This procurement is essential for the maintenance, upgrade, and life cycle management of the DRD, which is critical for research conducted at NAMRU Dayton. The unique qualifications and intellectual property rights of Conductix Wampfler justify this sole-source acquisition under statutory exceptions, ensuring compliance with FAR regulations while maintaining operational effectiveness. Interested parties can reach out to Timothy A. Daniels at timothy.a.daniels18.civ@health.mil or Michael Ponzcek at michael.ponczek@us.af.mil for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Timothy A. Daniels
    timothy.a.daniels18.civ@health.mil
    MICHAEL PONCZEK
    michael.ponczek@us.af.mil
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    NMRC JA - DRD Conductix FY25_1.pdf
    The Naval Medical Research Command (NMRC), located in Silver Spring, MD, seeks to acquire custom components for the Disorientation Research Device (DRD) from Conductix Wampfler, the sole source provider. This procurement is justified under statutory exceptions allowing other than full and open competition as outlined in 10 U.S.C. and FAR regulations, notably for acquiring essential, unique items where only one responsible source is available. Conductix Wampfler possesses the unique qualifications and intellectual property rights necessary for fabricating these components, which are critical for the maintenance and upgrade of the one-of-a-kind DRD device at NAMRU Dayton. Despite no additional market research being required due to the singularity of the source, the requirement will still be advertised per FAR guidelines to ensure compliance and transparency. The Contracting Officer validated the necessity of this sole-source acquisition to fulfill urgent operational requirements effectively. Future opportunities for competition will be assessed if new sources emerge. This document underscores the unique nature of the procurement and the constraints of competition within government acquisitions.
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