Missile Restraint System Control Console
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, Naval Surface Warfare Center Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD), intends to award a sole-source contract for a Missile Restraint System Control Console. This action is justified under FAR Part 13 due to the proprietary nature and unique compatibility requirements of the console for Missile Test Cell 1 at Port Hueneme CBC Base, CA. The estimated value is under $350K.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the fabrication of a non-commercial Control Console. Key functionalities include:
- Detecting and indicating PIN-to-SOCKET alignment using CR Adapter's Photo Sensors (go/no-go lights).
- Engaging/disengaging SOCKETS and PINS via CR Adapter's pneumatic actuators (go/no-go push-buttons).
- Monitoring actuator limit switches during extend/retract operations.
Contract Details
- Type: Sole Source Justification (under FAR Part 13)
- Estimated Value: Under $350,000
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Published: March 26, 2026
- Statutory Authority: 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) (permitting other than full and open competition).
Justification Rationale
The sole-source award is justified because:
- Compatibility: The console must be compatible (Form, Fit, and Function) with existing Missile Test Cell (MTC) systems.
- Proprietary Rights: Wright Industries (owned by Doerfer) holds proprietary rights to the unique design, which is solely compatible with the MTC.
- Non-Commercial Availability: The specific design is not commercially available, and no commercial alternatives are compatible.
- Proprietary Drawings: The original Control Console was fabricated by Wright Industries and Raytheon. The drawings are proprietary and not licensed to third parties; procuring rights would significantly increase cost and delay.
Market Research & Future Actions
Market research involved contacting three potential vendors, all of whom declined due to the item being outside their expertise. NSWC PHD plans to continue market research to identify a broader vendor base for future requirements.