SAM #N0016426Q0212

Sole Source Procurement of TSI Incorporated Aerodynamic Particle Sizer for Army and Navy

This opportunity involves the procurement of a TSI Incorporated Aerodynamic Particle Sizer for use by both the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy's Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division. - Government Buyers: - U.S. Army, Combat Capabilities Development Command Chemical Biological Center (DEVCOM Chemical Biological Center) - Department of the Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division - OEM Highlight: - TSI Incorporated (Shoreview, Minnesota) is the sole OEM specified for the Aerodynamic Particle Sizer - Products Requested: - Aerodynamic Particle Sizer, Model 3321 (Part Number: 3321), factory new - Includes Aerosol Instrument Manager Software for Model 3321 - Also referenced as FSG 6650 in one document - Quantity: 1 unit requested by each agency (total of 2 units across all documents) - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification based on proprietary rights, exclusive licensing, and software compatibility - Avoidance of costly re-certification and delays by using the specified brand/model - Delivery required within 8 weeks of award (Navy) and by August 31, 2026 (Army) - Unique item identification and compliance with FAR/DFARS clauses - Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) - Small business set-asides and socioeconomic considerations apply (Navy) - No alternative products or vendors are mentioned; procurement is brand-name only.

Description

N0016426Q0212 – SOLE SOURCE – BRAND NAME- TSI INCORPORATED AERODYNAMIC PARTICLE SIZER– FSG 6650 - NAICS 334516

ISSUE DATE 01 JULY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 13 JULY 2026 – 3:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a firm fixed price, commercial, sole source brand name procurement for the acquisition of TSI Incorporated Aerodynamic Particle Sizer.

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source only, TSI INCORPORATED, 500 Cardigan Road, Shoreview, Minnesota, 55126-3903 under the authority of FAR 12.102.  This is being sole sourced because there is only one responsible source, and the source has established proprietary rights which it is not willing to sell to the Government. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 12.102.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N0016426Q0212 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to Danielle.n.richardson12.civ@us.navy.mil.   All required information must be received on or before 13 JULY 2026 3pm EASTERN TIME.

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