Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to W.S. Darley and Co.

SOL #: N66001-26-R-0035Pre-SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NIWC PACIFIC
SAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

No NAICS code specified

PSC

Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments (6680)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 18, 2026
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Response Deadline
Mar 4, 2026, 7:00 PM

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 Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to W.S. Darley and Co. for Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) FuelTrax Portable Measurement Units (PMUs). This IDIQ contract will provide the Marine Corps with a system to monitor fuel in near real-time, enabling better-informed decisions in contested and austere environments. This is a non-competitive action based on an approved Justification and Approval (JA).

Opportunity Details

  • Agency: Department of the Navy, NIWC Pacific
  • Requirement: Purchase of NCS FuelTrax Portable Measurement Units (PMUs).
  • Purpose: To support the Marine Corps with a system for near real-time fuel monitoring.
  • Intended Awardee: W.S. Darley and Co. (CAGE Code 15852)
  • Justification: Based on an approved Justification and Approval (JA), W.S. Darley and Co. has been identified as the only responsible source capable of satisfying agency requirements.
  • NAICS Code: 334514, Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing (Size Standard: 850 employees)
  • Product Service Code: 6680 - Liquid And Gas Flow, Liquid Level, And Mechanical Motion Measuring Instruments

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Sole Source (Non-Competitive)
  • Set-Aside: None specified (sole source)
  • Published: February 18, 2026
  • Response Due: March 4, 2026, 11:00 AM Pacific

Response Instructions

  • This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
  • However, interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this notice.
  • Submissions must clearly demonstrate the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising quality, accuracy, and reliability.
  • Submission Method: Capability statements, comments, questions, or concerns must be submitted via e-mail.
  • Email Address: trinity.l.anglo.civ@us.navy.mil
  • Subject Line: Reference N66001-26-R-0035
  • Registration: All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered UEI and CAGE Code.
  • Disclaimer: A determination by the Government not to compete the requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This information is anticipatory and not binding.

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Posted: Feb 18, 2026
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