NAWCAD WOLF Intent to Sole Source-Ruggedized UPS & Jonathan Slides
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 Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) WOLF intends to issue a sole source award to NOVA Power Solutions, Inc. for Ruggedized UPS and Jonathan Slides. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price procurement. While the intent is sole source, interested parties who are authorized distributors of NOVA Power Solutions, Inc. may submit proposals. Responses are due by April 15, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific items including:
- 2400VA/1680W Ruggedized UPS (NPS11-2400-LS)
- Power Distribution Unit (PDU1-L7A)
- Jonathan Equipment (two ea. 129T-26 & one BK38 bracket kit - 1295843-KD)
- Jonathan Slide 1451579-L/R and Custom Bracket Kit (1457657-KD) DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Identification and Valuation) is applicable, requiring DoD unique identification. Delivery is required by October 30, 2026, with FOB Destination preferred.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: None (Not a small business set-aside)
- Delivery: By October 30, 2026
- Place of Delivery: Saint Inigoes, MD 20684
Eligibility & Submission
- Eligibility: Vendors must be authorized distributors of NOVA Power Solutions, Inc. (the OEM) and provide documentation to be considered.
- Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026, 4:00 PM Eastern Standard Time
- Submission Method: Email to Gabrielle McKee at
Gabrielle.l.mckee2.civ@us.navy.mil - Registration: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to submission.
- Response Requirements: Include FOB, Shipping Cost, IUID Labeling Cost, Tax ID, UEID, Cage Code, Small Business status, Estimated Delivery Date, Pricelist (if available), and Total Amount.
- Evaluation: Initial offers should represent the vendor's best quote in terms of price and technical acceptability. The government will consider all proposals received but reserves the right not to compete this requirement.
Additional Notes
This notice is an intent to sole source. Information received from interested parties will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The government will not pay for any information received.