SOLE SOURCE –CONTINUOUS WAVE ILLUMINATOR (CWI) NOISE TEST SET
ID: N0016425Q0526Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNSWC CRANECRANE, IN, 47522-5001, USA

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Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electrical Signals (334515)

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ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PROPERTIES MEASURING AND TESTING INSTRUMENTS (6625)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, is seeking to procure a Continuous Wave Illuminator (CWI) Noise Test Set through a sole source contract with Omniphase Research Laboratories, Inc. This procurement aims to acquire specialized supplies and services, including engineering change proposals, software user manuals, and test reports, which are uniquely provided by this manufacturer. The CWI Noise Test Set is critical for defense-related operations, ensuring accurate measurement and testing of electrical signals. Interested vendors must submit their quotes by March 4, 2025, and can direct inquiries to Emily Wichman at emily.j.wichman.civ@us.navy.mil, with all intellectual property rights retained by the government as stipulated in the solicitation.

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    The Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) solicitation under requisition number N0016425Q0526 is focused on acquiring specific supplies and services from Omniphase Research Laboratories, Inc. This contract is established as a sole source procurement due to the uniqueness of items provided exclusively by this manufacturer. The document specifies that the delivery of supplies will be made to the NSWC Crane facility in Indiana, with a total amount remaining undisclosed for some line items due to the nature of the contract. The procurement includes a variety of items branded under the Continuous Wave Illuminator (CWI) Noise Test Set and associated engineering change proposals and documentation, such as software user manuals and test reports. The government retains rights to all intellectual property developed under this solicitation, ensuring complete ownership of technical data and rights to data deliverables as per applicable DFARS clauses. Additionally, quotes must be submitted in response to the solicitation before the due date, with specific attention to required documentation to ensure compliance with federal regulations. This solicitation emphasizes the government's commitment to engage with small businesses while efficiently managing procurement in specialized areas, particularly in defense-related operations and technologies.
    The document presents an amendment related to the solicitation N0016425Q0526 from the NSWC Crane Warfare Center. It serves to update the Statement of Work (SOW), modify various Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), and extend the offer submission deadline from February 3, 2025, to March 4, 2025. Key modifications include the removal of certain CDRLs and updates to others, with a focus on retaining government rights to all intellectual property generated. The amendment emphasizes that all other terms of the original solicitation remain unchanged. Additionally, it outlines the requirements for potential bidders regarding acknowledgment of receipt of the amendment. The document maintains references to government regulations regarding data rights and specifies delivery details for modified items, affirming the government's entitlement to all data generated under the procurement. This amendment enhances clarity in contracts and sets clear expectations for compliance and delivery schedules, underlining the federal commitment to thorough oversight in the procurement process.
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