NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE: Service contract to provide calibration technical support for Crane 92s LMI equipment
Overview
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Place of Performance
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PSC
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Original Source
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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 Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for calibration technical support for Crane 92s LMI equipment. The contract is intended for RAYCO ELECTRONICS SYSTEM LTD due to their unique position as the genuine manufacturer and sole authorized repairer. This is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested parties must submit capability statements by May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for non-personnel services to provide commissioning and calibration support for the Crane 92 Load Moment Indication (LMI) RaycoWylie i4507 LMI System. Key tasks include:
- Providing all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, and materials.
- Performing commissioning and calibration services to ensure the LMI system functions as intended, meeting SAE J159 standards (0% to +10% of actual load indication).
- Conducting operational tests and load tests at approximately 20%, 70%, 100%, and 130% of rated load for each hoist.
- Delivering a Final Condition Report in PDF format.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-Source, Firm Fixed-Price Service Contract (FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i))
- Intended Contractor: RAYCO ELECTRONICS SYSTEM LTD
- Period of Performance: Approximately August 3, 2026, to August 7, 2026 (5 days)
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
- NAICS: 811210 - Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (Small Business Size Standard: $34 Million)
- Product Service Code: J052 - Maintenance/Repair/Rebuild Of Equipment- Measuring Tools
- Response Due: May 1, 2026, 8:00 AM Pacific Standard Time
- Published: April 28, 2026
Rationale for Sole Source
RAYCO ELECTRONICS SYSTEM LTD is identified as the genuine manufacturer of the i4500 series system and the only authorized entity to repair RaycoWylie Systems products. They are the sole company with access to performance resources to maintain original operating specifications, and their certified technicians are the only trained personnel available to service the equipment.
Response & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation will be issued. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond. Responses will be considered solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government retains sole discretion to compete this requirement. All prospective contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award.
Contact Information
Submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating capabilities via email to:
- Contract Specialist: Kenny Vilayvong (kenny.r.vilayvong.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Jacqueline Edgerton (jacqueline.f.edgerton.civ@us.navy.mil)
Subject line for email: RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N4523A26PR01768