N66001-26-Q-6166 - Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order to Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC Corp.)
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 Berkeley Nucleonics Corporation (BNC Corp.). This sole source action is for the procurement of Scionix model V25BA0.25/25M-P-X8 Beta detectors. While the government intends to negotiate solely with BNC Corp., all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses are due by May 29, 2026, at 11 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 70 each of the Scionix model V25BA0.25/25M-P-X8 Beta detector. BNC Corp. is identified as the only authorized North American reseller for Scionix Holland B.V., the manufacturer of these brand-name beta detectors.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1901, as implemented by FAR 12.102
- NAICS Code: 334515 – Instrument Manufacturing for Measuring and Testing Electricity and Electric Signals (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Response Due: May 29, 2026, 11 AM Pacific Time
- Published: May 22, 2026
Evaluation
The Government intends to negotiate solely with BNC Corp. However, any responsible source may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation, which will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely at the Government's discretion.
Additional Notes
All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered UEID and CAGE Code. Questions or concerns regarding this notice must be submitted via email to stephen.a.oneill8.civ@us.navy.mil.