Electronic Cooling Water System
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 has published a Brand Name/Sole Source Justification for the procurement of an Electronic Cooling Water System, specifically a HACH Company brand HACH HQ4300 meter and associated equipment. This procurement is justified as a sole-source action under the Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a HACH HQ4300 portable, three-way, multiparameter meter and its calibration materials and testing equipment. This kit is essential for water chemistry analysis as part of an ongoing PEO IWS 1 Water Intrusion Investigation onboard US Navy ships. The meter must measure pH, conductivity, and dissolved oxygen (DO).
Justification & Rationale
The justification cites 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating only one responsible source. The HACH HQ4300 meter is required due to its compatibility (form, fit, and function) with existing systems and to ensure consistency and accuracy in data collection for the ongoing investigation. Using a different brand or model would introduce variables that could compromise data integrity and the accuracy of the investigation's results. Market research considered alternatives (Environmental Express Oakton PD380 and YSI MultiLab 4010-3W) but found they did not meet the specific requirements for accuracy, portability, or consistency with the ongoing study.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Justification for Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Program Set-Aside (FAR 19.15)
- Published Date: February 18, 2026
- Place of Performance: Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA 93043, United States
Relevance to Bidders
This document indicates a sole-source justification for a specific brand (HACH) and model (HQ4300) of water chemistry testing equipment. Bidders should note that this specific procurement is not expected to be competitively solicited due to the brand name justification. Future requirements will continue to be assessed for potential competition.