PCB Piezotronics Triaxial Force Sensor & Conductor Cable Assembly

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with FAR Subpart 12.6. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source, PCB Piezotronics Inc., for specific equipment due to circumstances deeming only one source reasonably available. The procurement is for one PCB Piezotronics Model 260B03 Triaxial Force Sensor and eight (8) PCB Piezotronics Model 078RB003BZ 4-Conductor Cable Assemblies, per minimum specification.

• Component 1: Triaxial Force Sensor: Must be a piezoelectric-type triaxial force sensor with integrated signal conditioning, meeting or exceeding specific technical requirements including measurement range, sensitivity, resonant frequency, and operating temperature.

• Component 2: Mating Cable Assembly: Must be compatible with the sensor, fully shielded, polyurethane jacketed, exactly 3 feet in length, with a 1/4-28 4-socket female plug at the sensor end and a blunt cut connector at the instrument end. The sensor-end connector must be rated to IP68 when mated.

• NAICS Code: 334519

• Small Business Standard: 600 employees

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price for both items.

• Notice of Intent Submission Deadline: No later than 9:00 AM on 18 March 2026.

• Response Requirements: Capabilities statement, price(s), FOB point, point of contact, business size, and payment terms. Responses must indicate the capability to meet all specifications.

• Submission Method: Email to lametria.r.smith.civ@us.navy.mil

• Evaluation: Determination not to compete based on responses is at the Government's discretion. Information received will be considered for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

• This solicitation is for a single source, with the justification that only one source is reasonably available.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses effective through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2022-02 and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement DPN 20211130.

• Point of Contact: Lametria Smith, 757-289-2667, lametria.r.smith.civ@us.navy.mil

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum For File" justifying a non-competitive procurement for actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). It explains the rationale for soliciting from a single source, citing FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and FAR 8.405-6. The specific items being procured are eight (8) PCB Piezotronics Model 260B03 Triaxial Force Sensors and eight (8) PCB Piezotronics Model 078RB003BZ 4-Conductor Cable Assemblies.

The justification is based on the sole-source availability of these items from PCB Piezotronics Inc. The document states that the manufacturer does not use resellers or distributors for these specific products. Furthermore, the government has a significant investment in a mission-critical data acquisition and analysis ecosystem that is "inextricably linked to the unique" features of the PCB Piezotronics Model 260B03 sensor, including its specific voltage sensitivities and physical form factor. These factors are deemed essential for maintaining system compatibility and data continuity within the existing government infrastructure. The procurement is justified under FAR 6.302-1 for other than full and open competition due to these unique requirements.