36--Department of Defense (DoD), Naval Sea Systems Com
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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 Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), Acquisition Services Directorate (AQD), on behalf of the U.S. Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport, has issued a Notice of Intent to Solicit from a Sole Source for a Medium Frequency Benthos Modem Deck Box. The intent is to award a Firm-Fixed-Price contract to L3 Technologies, Inc. (L3Harris). Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET to challenge this sole source.
Purpose & Scope
This notice announces the intent to procure a commercially available Medium Frequency Benthos Modem Deck Box, part number 42-08017-00, for NUWC Keyport. L3Harris is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and proprietary owner of the underlying acoustic communication protocols, making them the only known source capable of providing the required item.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price contract.
- Authority: FAR Part 12 - Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- NAICS Code: 334511.
Submission & Challenge
This is NOT a Request for Quote (RFQ) or Request for Proposal (RFP) and does not constitute a solicitation. No solicitation is available, and technical questions will not be answered. Parties who believe DOI, IBC/AQD should not pursue this sole source must submit a capability statement and pricing information by May 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Standard Time (ET). Submissions should be sent to Rachael Davis, Contracting Officer, via email at rldavis@ibc.doi.gov. Information received will be used to determine whether to conduct a competitive acquisition. The Government reserves the right to issue an RFQ based on responses.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole source notice.
Additional Notes
All data marked as corporate or proprietary will be protected. The Government will not reimburse for any costs incurred in response to this notice. Marketing brochures or generic company literature will not be considered.