CELESTRON VF-GOLD MAINTENANCE PACKAGE
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
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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, NSWC Crane, intends to procure a one-year CELESTRON VF-GOLD maintenance package. This requirement is being sole-sourced to Thermo KeyTek, LLC, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and only authorized maintenance provider. However, other responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. Responses are due April 8, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
The maintenance package 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 and priority email support.
- Factory-released software and firmware upgrades.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ/RFP)
- Period of Performance: One year
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED (NAICS 811210, $14M size standard)
- Solicitation Number: N00164-26-Q-0092
- Offer Due Date: April 8, 2026, 3:00 PM Eastern Time
- Published Date: April 29, 2026 (Notice), April 1, 2026 (Solicitation Issue)
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN
Evaluation
The government intends to negotiate with Thermo KeyTek, LLC. Capability statements from other responsible sources will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. Evaluation criteria reference FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5.
Additional Notes
This is a commercial products and services acquisition under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov. All changes will be posted on SAM.gov; vendors are responsible for monitoring amendments. Offers must be emailed to Sandra.e.gunderman.civ@us.navy.mil.