SOLE SOURCE – GREEN HILLS PROBE
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 has an intended sole-source requirement for Green Hills Probes V4, Adapter, and Annual Support. The government plans to solicit and negotiate with Green Hills Software, but invites capability statements from all responsible sources. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
NSWC Crane requires specific Green Hills Probe V4 components and associated support, including:
- Green Hills Probe V4 preconfigured for the MPC8544e processor
- GHS Probe Test and Validation support
- Debug System Target Power (via GPIO or USB)
- GPIO for Debug Target System analog control and measurement signals
- Integrated Ethernet switch
- USB host for target serial over USB connections
- GHP v4 parallel trace pod and North American power cord
- Annual support for GH-GP4-PAR-NAM
- Target Adapter for Samtec TE COP and annual support for GH-AD-TDP-UNS
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (intended Sole Source)
- Pricing: Firm Fixed Price for items
- Delivery: On or before September 30, 2026
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 3:00 PM ET
- Published: April 22, 2026
- Solicitation Number: N00164-26-Q-0130
Evaluation
The government intends to sole source this requirement to Green Hills Software under the authority of FAR 13.106-1, citing the need for form, fit, and function with existing Navy information assurance compliant systems. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration. Information received will be used to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. Evaluation factors are described in provision 52.212-2 or as detailed in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Amendments will be posted on SAM.gov, and interested vendors are responsible for monitoring the site. Offers shall be e-mailed to Sandra Gunderman at sandra.e.gunderman.civ@us.navy.mil.