Mechanical Props Suite Replacement N00174-26-SIMACQ-10-0047

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ). A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD), intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a noncompetitive basis to Illinois Took Works Inc, 825 University Ave. Norwood, Massachusetts 02062-2643 to provide the following service: Mechanical Props Suite Replacement This action is to be undertaken in accordance with FAR 13.106 (b) Soliciting from a single source, on the basis that the vendor is the only known source capable of meeting the government s requirements The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) for this requirement is 334519. The FSC code is 6635. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed price contract. Negotiation being conducted using other than full and open competition procedures pursuant to authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C) (1). This Notice of Intent is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement by March 20, 2026, at 10AM (EST). Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The determination not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not be responsible for any costs incurred by responding to this notice. Responses to this electronic notice must be made by 10:00am EST on 20 March 2026. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties shall e-mail all statements and capabilities to Marjorie Gray, via email: marjorie.m.gray2.civ@us.navy.mil and must provide clear and concise documentation indicating a vendor's bona fide capability.

This is a Sources Sought Synopsis. This synopsis neither constitutes a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government from an ultimate acquisition approach. This synopsis should not be construed as a commitment by the Government for any purpose. Requests for solicitation will not receive a response. All information is to be submitted at no cost or obligation to the U.S. Government. The U.S. Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any input as a result of this market survey. The U.S. Government is not obligated to notify respondents of the results of this survey. If a formal solicitation is generated at a later date, a solicitation notice will be published. No award will be made because of this market survey. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head (NSWC IHD) is looking to procure the following InStron system items: 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5965U4687 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4688 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5966U4689 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5985U469 6800 Series Instron EM system retrofit package for System ID 5967S2737 On-site installation, verification, and training for (5) retrofits, (5) environmental chambers, and (5) AVE3s AVE3 Video Extensometer 3119-606 Series Chambers 3119-610 Series Chamber 3621-002 Hydraulic Power Unit CP139996 Closed-Loop Water Chiller CP141000 Remote Start/Stop System On-site installation and commissioning for Hydraulic Power Unit, Chiller, and Start/Stop system Torsion Add On 3.0 for System ID 5967S2737 Please see the attached draft Statement of Work for required tasking. It is requested that interested businesses submit a brief capabilities statement (no more than 10 pages in length, 12-point font minimum) demonstrating ability to perform the services listed above. This documentation should address prior/current experience performing efforts of a similar size and scope within the last 3 years, including contract number, organization support and indication of whether as a prime or subcontractor. If company is a small business, documentation must also address company s ability to perform at least 50% of the work. All responses must include the following information: Company Name; Company Address; Company Business Size; Taxpayer Identification number; DUNS number; CAGE code; and Point-of-Contact (POC) name, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address.