SOLE SOURCE NOTIFICATION: Kitco Fiber Optics, Inc Fiber Optics Testing Kits and Build Kit
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 Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Webster Outlying Field (WOLF) Identification Systems (IDS) Division intends to procure Fiber Optics Testing Kits and a Build Kit on a sole source basis from Kitco Fiber Optics Inc. This is a Firm Fixed-Price requirement. While the intent is sole source, other interested and capable vendors, specifically approved resellers/distributors verified by the OEM, may submit proposals for consideration. Responses are due by 4:00 PM (ET) on June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for specific Kitco Fiber Optics Inc. products:
- Shipboard Kit 28876: P/N: 0801-8000, QTY 1 EACH. Requires DoD unique identification.
- Navy Quad Test Kit w/Probe: P/N: MAX-945-NAV-M2042-KIT, QTY 2 EACH. Requires DoD unique identification.
- IUID Labels: P/N: SVC-FEESPL, QTY 1 EACH.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Notification).
- Response Date: June 3, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: May 28, 2026.
- Delivery Dates: Vary by line item, including July 13, 2026, and August 17, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Saint Inigoes, MD 20684, United States.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but all proposals received by the deadline from authorized resellers/distributors will be considered. The Government retains discretion on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on responses. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov prior to award. Required submission details include FOB, shipping cost, Tax ID, UEID, CAGE Code, business size, GSA/SEWP contract info, estimated delivery time, published price list, and total quote price. Signed documentation from the OEM verifying authorized distributorship is mandatory.
Contact Information
- Contractual: Cathleen Emmart (cathleen.m.emmart.civ@us.navy.mil, 240-256-4016).
- Technical: Philip Tran (philip.m.tran.civ@us.navy.mil, 301-995-8486).
- Alternate TPOC/WAWF Acceptor: Jeffery R. Bell (jeffery.r.bell.civ@us.navy.mil, 301-995-8555).