SOLE SOURCE – cPCI BACKPLANES
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, under the Department of the Navy, intends to award a sole source Firm Fixed-Priced Purchase Order for ten (10) Compact Peripheral Component Interconnect (cPCI) Backplanes (Part Number 9292809-01 REV C) from Atrenne Computing Solutions, LLC. These backplanes are critical components for the AN/SPS-73A(V)12 Radar System. Offers are due March 25, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
NSWC Crane requires ten cPCI Backplanes, specifically Part Number 9292809-01 REV C, manufactured by Atrenne Computing Solutions, LLC. These backplanes provide power distribution for the AN/SPS-73A(V)12 Radar System, which is used for short-range surface search and navigation. The procurement is justified as sole source because the OEM part has been specifically tested for compatibility with the radar system. Purchasing from an alternative source would necessitate approximately one to two years of testing and evaluation, costing over $750,000, which would not be recovered in a competitive procurement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Priced Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Quantity: Ten (10) cPCI Backplanes.
- Delivery: Required within 38 weeks from the date of award.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At a Government facility by Government personnel at NSWC Crane, IN.
- Solicitation Issued: March 17, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: March 25, 2026, 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Submission & Evaluation
This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quotes (RFQ) under FAR 12.201-1. Offers shall be submitted electronically via email to rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received by the closing date. While this is a sole source action, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for agency consideration. However, the Government retains discretion on whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on responses. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.
Additional Notes
Vendors are responsible for monitoring https://sam.gov for any amendments to Solicitation Number N0016426Q0093 prior to the closing date. For changes after the closing date, only offerors who provide a quote will be notified.