Notice of Intent to Sole Source to ORCA Technologies
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 Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source to ORCA Technologies. The intent is to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order for specialized Trestles system components on a noncompetitive basis. This notice is not a request for quotes, but interested parties who believe they can fulfill the requirement are invited to submit their capabilities. Responses are due by May 26, 2026, at 1200 PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the purchase of specific Trestles system items, including:
- Trestles Battery Upgrade (P/N TRU-BB2-U, Qty 6)
- Trestles Rail Slides (P/N TRE-OPT-RS1, Qty 6 and Qty 3)
- Trestles GPS System (P/N TRE-2113, Qty 3)
- Trestles Universal Card (P/N TRM-A1, Qty 3)
- Trestles Battery Option (P/N TRE-OPT-BB2, Qty 3)
- Chassis Option for Battery (P/N TRE-OPT-CH1, Qty 3)
- GPS Antenna (P/N GS-ANT, Qty 3)
- Shipping (Qty 1)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Notice of Intent to Sole Source (Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order)
- NAICS: 334220 (Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1250 employees
- Acquisition Procedure: FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Commercial Items
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 1200 PST
- Published: May 19, 2026
Response Information
This notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Any firm believing they can meet the requirement may identify their interest and capabilities via email to the point of contact. The Government's decision not to compete based on responses is at its sole discretion.
Point of Contact
Paolo Mendoza at paolo.r.mendoza.civ@us.navy.mil. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.