CELESTRON VF-GOLD MAINTENANCE PACKAGE
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a one-year Celestron VF-Gold maintenance package. This opportunity, identified as Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0092, is initially intended as a sole source award to Thermo KeyTek, LLC, the Original Equipment Manufacturer. However, other responsible sources are invited to submit capability statements for consideration, which may lead to a competitive procurement. Offers are due by April 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The required maintenance package for the Celestron VF-Gold includes:
- Annual calibration services.
- Two emergency repair visits, scheduled within four business days.
- All necessary parts for repairs associated with the two emergency visits.
- Travel expenses for both calibration and repair visits.
- Exclusive phone support hotline.
- Priority email support.
- Factory-released software and firmware upgrades.
Contract Details
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Period of Performance: One year
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Product/Service Code: J066 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN 47522, United States
Eligibility & Set-Aside
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- NAICS Code: 811210 (Size Standard: $14 million)
- Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- Solicitation Number: N00164-26-Q-0092
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time
- Submission Method: Offers shall be emailed to Sandra.e.gunderman.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation: The Government intends to negotiate with Thermo KeyTek, LLC on a sole source basis due to their OEM status. However, capability statements from other responsible sources will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. This solicitation is issued pursuant to Simplified Acquisition Procedures, with a synopsis exception under FAR 5.202(a)(13).
Additional Notes
All changes or amendments to this requirement will be posted on SAM.gov. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring the site.