Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley PLC and HMI Training_Intent to Sole Source
Overview
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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 Department of the Navy, specifically the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF), has issued an Intent to Sole Source a firm fixed-price service contract to North Coast Electric Co. for Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, and ControlLogix training. This training is crucial for PSNS & IMF engineers and technicians to enhance their programming skills. Interested parties capable of providing this authorized training must submit their documentation by April 24, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for non-personal services to provide on-site training at PSNS & IMF in Bremerton, WA. The training includes specific Rockwell Automation courses:
- CCP-146: Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 1
- CCP-151: Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 2: Basic Ladder Logic Programming
- CCP-143: Studio 5000 Logix Designer Level 3: Project Development
- CCV204-A: FactoryTalk View ME and PanelView Plus Programming
- T-CLXPT: ControlLogix Programmer Assessment The contractor must be a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor and will be responsible for instructors, training materials, workstations, software, and certificates of completion.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Intent to Sole Source (Firm Fixed-Price Service Contract)
- Intended Awardee: North Coast Electric Co.
- Period of Performance: All classes and assessment must be completed within 63 days after contract award.
- NAICS: 611420, Computer Training (Size Standard: $16M)
- PSC: U012, Education/Training- Information Technology/Telecommunications Training
- Response Due: April 24, 2026, 9:00 AM Pacific Time
Sole Source Rationale
The government's intent to sole source is based on the determination that North Coast Electric Co. is the sole authorized provider of Rockwell Automation Allen Bradley PLC, HMI, and ControlLogix training in the local Puget Sound area. The training must be provided by an authorized distributor to ensure the use of Rockwell Automation's official approach and resources, and must be hosted on-site at PSNS to maintain resource availability for emergency needs.
Action for Interested Parties
This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, interested parties who believe they can meet this requirement as a Rockwell Automation authorized distributor are encouraged to submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities. Submissions should be sent via email to Contract Specialist Kimberly Neumann (kimberly.e.neumann.civ@us.navy.mil) and Contracting Officer Amanpreet Johal (amanpreet.s.johal2.civ@us.navy.mil) with the subject line "RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR N4523A26Q5710" by the deadline. All prospective contractors must be registered in SAM.