ERAI Memberships

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum to the File" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It identifies ERAI, Inc. as the sole source for a one-year membership to their research database for 20 subscribers.

This document indicates that the upcoming procurement will likely be a sole-source award to ERAI, Inc. for their research database. Bidders should note that this opportunity is not open to full and open competition. The period of performance for the membership is May 31, 2026, to May 30, 2027. The justification for sole-source relies on ERAI providing unique and essential data for identifying electronic part quality, fraud, and counterfeit issues, which is critical for NAVSEA facilities like NSWC Crane to avoid risks and ensure system integrity. The document states that alternative research methods would be significantly more time-consuming and less extensive, leaving the government vulnerable.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N0016426Q0149) is for the procurement of one year of membership to the ERAI research database. The Government intends to negotiate with only one source, ERAI, INC., but will accept quotes from other offerors. A determination to not compete will be made solely at the Government's discretion. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.

• One year membership to the ERAI research database.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: From 29 May 2026 to 28 May 2027.

• Offer Due Date: 07 May 2026, 04:00 PM.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-3, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference, with deviations noted.

• Evaluation criteria are detailed in Section M, "Evaluation Factors for Award" (not provided in this excerpt).

• This acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The solicitation is 44 pages long and includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) is required for systems processing, storing, or transmitting Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Justification and Approval (J&A) for a non-competitive procurement under the Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP). It outlines the statutory authorities being used for this sole-source action, including FAR 6.302-1 (One Responsible Source) and potentially others such as Brand Name, Unusual and Compelling Urgency, Industrial Mobilization, International Agreement, Authorized by Statute, or Public Interest.

This J&A indicates that the upcoming solicitation (N0016426Q0149) is intended for a single, non-competitive award. Bidders should note that this is not an open competition. The document specifies the contracting office location (Crane, IN), NAICS code (513199), and FSC code (DA10). It also provides contact information for Cierra Vaughn (812-227-9303, cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil) and an estimated contract award date of 05/12/2026. The mention of 'ERAI Memberships' in the email description may hint at the nature of the procurement, but further details are not provided in this document.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a synopsis for a sole source procurement action for ERAI memberships, which are required for the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane. ERAI maintains a unique database essential for identifying parts and suppliers and mitigating the risk of counterfeit electronic parts. The government intends to negotiate with one source, ERAI, INC., under FAR 13.106-1 due to this sole proprietary data.

• ERAI memberships (supplies or services).

• The database is maintained solely by ERAI, and no other access is available.

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a sole source contract.

• Period of Performance: Not explicitly stated.

• Estimated Value: Not explicitly stated.

• All responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration.

• The determination to compete the contract based on responses is at the Government's discretion.

• Offers shall be e-mailed to cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Closing Date: 08 MAY 2026 at 04:00 PM Eastern Time.

• Sole Source procurement from ERAI, INC.

• Interested vendors are encouraged to submit capability statements.

• Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).

• This solicitation is issued under FAR Part 13 procedures, with a synopsis exception under FAR 5.202(a)(13).

• Solicitation Number: N00164-26-Q-0149.

• Contract Opportunities on SAM.gov has replaced FBO.gov.

• All changes will be posted on SAM.gov prior to the closing date. Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for amendments.