Sole Source, Electro-Hydraulic Control Valve (ECV) Technical Data Package, Test Equipment, and Spare Parts

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is issuing a combined synopsis and solicitation (RFQ N66604-26-Q-0196) for a sole-source acquisition from Product Planning Inc. (Pro-Plan). The purpose is to acquire the full technical data package, spare parts, and test equipment for the Electro-Hydraulic Control Valve (ECV) system to mitigate obsolescence and ensure fleet readiness. Pro-Plan is the sole designer and manufacturer of this proprietary equipment. The solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes, and any responses will primarily determine future competitive procurements. Key requirements include overhaul/repair parts, ILS configuration records, test/evaluation, ECV design/manufacturing drawings, and Government Purpose Data Rights for the data delivered. Offerors must propose a value for Government Purpose rights if not already owned by the Government and provide evidence of internal investment supporting any asserted limited data rights. The Government requires expanded data rights to ensure future sustainment, repair, and competitive reprocurement by third-party contractors, including a “Specially Negotiated License Addendum.” Assertions of standard commercial, limited, or restricted rights for data necessary to manufacture or sustain the system will result in an unacceptable proposal. Delivery is FOB Destination to Newport, RI by January 31, 2027. Quotes are due by May 12, 2026, at 1400 EST and must be submitted electronically. Registration with the System for Award Management (SAM) is required prior to award.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) is issuing an RFQ (N66604-26-Q-0196) for a sole-source acquisition from Product Planning Inc. (Pro-Plan) for the full technical data package, spare parts, and test equipment for the Electro-Hydraulic Control Valve (ECV). This acquisition aims to mitigate obsolescence risks and ensure fleet mission readiness, as Pro-Plan is the sole designer and manufacturer of this proprietary equipment. The solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes, and responses will primarily determine future competitive procurements. Key requirements include overhaul and repair parts, ILS configuration historical records, test and evaluation, ECV design and manufacturing drawings, and government purpose data rights for the data. Offerors must propose a value for Government Purpose Rights if not already owned and provide evidence of internal investment supporting limited data rights. The Government requires expanded data rights beyond customary commercial terms for sustainment, repair, and competitive reprocurement. Offerors must submit a

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) requires proprietary processes, documentation, and hardware to establish an overhaul and repair program for ECV and its power supply systems. The contractor must provide detailed documentation for overhaul and repair parts, including material descriptions, commercial part numbers, supplier sources, and replacement frequency comments. Hardware provisions include mandatory replacement kits for eight overhauls, spare parts for ECV (10E-01) like guards, shipping plates, cartridges, bolts, and O-rings, and spare parts for the ECV Power Supply (10E-05) such as populated and unpopulated PCBs, LED indicators, and various mounting hardware. The contractor is also responsible for delivering historical records of 94 ECV and ECV power supplies, including service and overhaul dates, and test file code definitions. Additionally, the contractor must provide extended test plans (10E-17 and 10E-52) with marked specifics and functional verification goals, along with test stand and evaluation equipment, including specified software and hardware. Updated design and manufacturing drawings up to Revision E for ECV and its power supply are also required. Security compliance measures mandate safeguarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), adhering to NISPOM rules, reporting CUI incidents, and obtaining approval for public releases. Operations Security (OPSEC) measures are required for the preparation and delivery of the Technical Data Package (TDP), emphasizing secure preparation, encrypted transmission, limited communications, and subcontractor flow-down of these requirements.

The document 252.227-7017 outlines requirements for identifying and asserting restrictions on the use, release, or disclosure of technical data and computer software in government solicitations. It defines