PACIFIC INSTRUMENTS Data Acquisition (DAQ) System
Overview
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC, IHD) intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order on a non-competitive basis to Pacific Instruments Inc. for a high-speed Pacific Instruments Data Acquisition (DAQ) system. This is a Notice of Intent to Sole Source, not a Request for Quote (RFQ).
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for a high-speed Pacific Instruments Data Acquisition (DAQ) system. The Government states that the existing testing infrastructure relies on Pacific Instruments' proprietary software and hardware, making alternative systems incompatible without a costly and invasive redesign. Pacific Instruments is identified as the only known source providing the necessary specialized technical capabilities and specifications for established testing practices.
Contract & Timeline
- Notice Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Sole Source)
- Intended Award Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS: 334515
- PSC: 6625 (Electrical And Electronic Properties Measuring And Testing Instruments)
- Response Due: July 06, 2026, by 10:00 AM EST
- Published: June 16, 2026
Response Requirements
This is NOT a request for quotes. Interested parties may identify their capability to meet this requirement by the due date. Responses must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The decision not to compete this action is at the Government's discretion. The Government will not cover costs incurred by responding to this notice.
Additional Notes
Responses must be submitted via email to IHD_Code0261@us.navy.mil. Interested vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gove/portal/public/SAM. Oral communications are not acceptable.