N66001-26-Q-6080 - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order to Burham Polymeric, Inc.
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 Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to Burnham Polymeric, Inc. (BPI) for fiber optic cable packs. While the intent is sole source, all responsible sources are invited to submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of 12 each of brand name Fiber Optic Cable (FOC) packs manufactured by Burnham Polymeric, Inc., in accordance with customer drawings.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order (intent)
- Set-Aside: None specified (sole source intent, but open to other responsible sources)
- NAICS Code: 335921 - Fiber Optic Cable Manufacturing (Size Standard: 1000 employees)
- Response Due: March 10, 2026, 11 AM Pacific Time
- Published: March 6, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to negotiate solely with Burnham Polymeric, Inc. under the authority of 41 U.S.C. 1901 and 1903, as implemented by FAR 12.102. However, any bids, proposals, or quotations from responsible sources received by the due date will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible.
Additional Notes
Comments, questions, or concerns must be submitted via e-mail ONLY to stephen.a.oneill8.civ@us.navy.mil. All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered UEID and CAGE Code. A copy of the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be made available upon request.