58--THERMAL IMAGING SYS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, intends to award a sole-source contract for Thermal Imaging Systems (NSN 7H-5855-014991240). This action is for 40 units, FOB Origin. The Government lacks the necessary data or data rights for competitive procurement, making it uneconomical to acquire data or reverse engineer the part. This is a notice of intent to solicit and negotiate with only one source under FAR 6.302-1.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 40 EA of Thermal Imaging Systems, identified by NSN 7H-5855-014991240, with TDP VER 003 and Reference Number 7287197. Delivery is FOB Origin. The Government has determined it is uneconomical to obtain data rights or reverse engineer the part, necessitating a sole-source approach.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (FAR 6.302-1)
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted, due to sole source intent)
- Response Due: May 15, 2026, by 4:00 PM local time (for responses to this notice of intent)
- Published: April 15, 2026
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources interested in responding to this requirement or submitting proposals, quotations, or capability statements are encouraged to do so. Proposals received within 45 days of the publication date (April 15, 2026) will be considered by the Government. The Government's decision not to compete this proposed contract based on responses is solely at its discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Firms should include their CAGE Code on solicitation requests. The Government is not using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) for this solicitation, but interested parties may identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. This acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement if relevant DFARS clauses are included in the solicitation. Contact Amy Reynolds (amy.s.reynolds3.civ@us.navy.mil) for inquiries.