Sole Source Order to Crystal Group
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 Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order for Crystal Group hardware on a sole source basis. This requirement is for specific computing hardware to maintain compatibility with existing platform infrastructure. While this solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes, responses will be considered for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement in the future. Quotes are due by April 12, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
NUWCDIVNPT requires specific Crystal Group items, including SYSTEM, RS1201S14 (multiple configurations), MULTIFUNCTIONAL I/O CARD, KIT, RS/RCS SERIES, ASSEMBLY, DRIVE CARRIER, SLED, SSD, SATA, 1.92TB, and POWER CORD. This is a sole source procurement because Crystal Group is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the Government's existing platform infrastructure. Utilizing alternative hardware would necessitate a complete redesign, engineering, manufacturing, and extensive qualification testing, leading to significant cost overruns and schedule delays. No substitutions are allowed. This announcement serves as the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Delivery Date: December 31, 2026
- Delivery Terms: F.O.B. Destination, Naval Station Newport, RI
- Payment: Electronic payment via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- NAICS Code: 334111 (Electronic Computer Manufacturing)
- Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 employees
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the Offeror with the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quote.
- Technical Acceptability: Offerors must quote the exact required Crystal Group items in specified quantities. Past Performance information from SPRS will be considered, and negative information may render a quote technically unacceptable.
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted electronically via email to Amy Prisco at amy.k.prisco.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Deadline: April 12, 2026, at 1400 Eastern Standard Time (EST).
- Quote Validity: Quotes should be valid for no less than 60 days from the due date.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is posted for less than fifteen (15) days. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to award. Submissions must include item prices, shipping costs (included in unit prices), delivery terms, point of contact (phone/email), CAGE Code, and UEI number. A unique item identifier (IID) is required for all delivered items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.