SOLE SOURCE – PCO MEZZANINE CARDS
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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 is issuing a Sole Source Solicitation for PCI Mezzanine Cards (PMC) Part Number RRT-SPL2498-1. This requirement is critical for sustaining the AN/SPS-73 radar system. The proposed contract action is with Red Rock Technologies, Inc., the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). While a dissolution of the Total Small Business Set-Aside is requested, all responsible sources may submit capability statements. Offers are due by March 27, 2026, at 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
Purpose & Scope
NSWC Crane requires 200 PCI Mezzanine Cards (PMC) Part Number RRT-SPL2498-1, with an option for an additional 200 units to be exercised within two years of award. These PMC cards are essential components within the AN/SPS-73 radar system, used to sustain legacy systems and fulfill CASREP requirements. Red Rock Technologies Inc. is the OEM, and their cards have undergone extensive qualification. Supplementing with another vendor's product would incur significant costs and delays (approximately two years and $1,000,000) for qualification.
Key Requirements
- Item: PCI Mezzanine Card (PMC), Part Number RRT-SPL2498-1 (equivalent to RRT-PMC-CF-R-A).
- Description: PMC card for one removable compact flash card, includes retainer hardware, operates within 0-70 degrees Celsius, and is air-cooled.
- Quantity: 200 units (base), with an option for an additional 200 units.
- Delivery: Expected within 12 weeks from award; early and partial deliveries are acceptable.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Purchase Order (Request for Quotes).
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED (following a requested dissolution of the Total Small Business Set-Aside).
- PSC: 5998 (Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware).
- NAICS: 334112 (Computer Storage Device Manufacturing).
- Place of Performance: Crane, IN.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 27, 2026, 11:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Submission: Offers shall be e-mailed to rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Evaluation: The solicitation incorporates FAR 52.212-1 (Instructions to Offerors) and FAR 52.212-2 (Evaluation-Commercial Items) by reference. Section M outlines specific evaluation factors for award.
- Capability Statements: All responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration, though the Government's decision not to compete is at its discretion.
Important Notes
Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments to the solicitation.