Opportunity
PIEE #N6600126Q6207
Sole Source Procurement of PNT and Reference Module from Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc.
Buyer
NIWC Pacific
Posted
June 25, 2026
Respond By
July 02, 2026
Identifier
N6600126Q6207
NAICS
334511
This notice announces the Navy's intent to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price contract to Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. (HTL) for a specialized Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and reference module. - Agency: Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific - Procurement Type: Sole source, noncompetitive, commercial, firm-fixed-price purchase order - Vendor/OEM: Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. (HTL) - Product: One (1) PNT and reference module - Must include Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capability - Must provide 100 MHz references using a low-noise chip-scale atomic clock - Must be compatible with the HTLv-23 3U VPX dual transceiver module - Justification: Only HTL can meet all minimum salient characteristics; no alternative sources identified - No part number or additional quantities specified - Not set aside for small business or other socioeconomic programs - No services or recurring support included; hardware only - Potential competitors could include companies specializing in advanced PNT modules, but the government has determined only HTL meets requirements - Estimated contract value is not specified but likely in the $50,000–$250,000 range for a single advanced module
Key Requirements: - GNSS capability - 100 MHz low-noise chip-scale atomic clock - Compatibility with HTLv-23 3U VPX dual transceiver module
Description
The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, announces its intent to solicit, negotiate, and award a commercial, firm-fixed-price, noncompetitive purchase order to Herrick Technology Laboratories, Inc. (HTL).RequirementItem 0001: One (1) Position, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) and reference module, including Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) capability, 100 MHz references utilizing a low-noise chip-scale atomic clock, and compatibility with the HTLv-23 3U VPX dual transceiver module.The Government has determined that no available alternatives exist that meet all minimum salient characteristics.A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, bid, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.The information in this notice is anticipatory and not binding. A copy of the Request for Quote (RFQ) will be made available upon request. Questions, comments, or concerns regarding this notice must be submitted via email to Joshua Joiner at joshua.j.joiner.civ@us.navy.mil by 2 July 2026, 1200 PDT. Questions submitted by phone or fax will not be considered.