SAM #N0018926QL251

Sole Source Procurement of Nortek Doppler Velocity Logger for U.S. Naval Academy

This procurement supports the U.S. Naval Academy's Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department with a specialized Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL): - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk - Weapons, Robotics, and Control Engineering Department, U.S. Naval Academy - OEM Highlight: - Nortek USA, Inc. is the sole source and manufacturer for the required DVL - Products Requested: - Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL), quantity: 1 - Key specifications: - +/- 0.1% long-term accuracy - 0.1 to 75 meters altitude range - 4-beam Janus array transducer (25° beam angle) - 1 MHz acoustic frequency - 8 Hz maximum ping rate - Cylindrical housing, 144mm diameter, depth rating to 300 meters - Weight: 1.7 kg in air, 0.3 kg in water - Input voltage: 12-48 V DC, max current 1.5 A - Includes 2-meter serial and ethernet cables - Notable Requirements: - DVL must be directly compatible with existing USNA systems to avoid redesign and retraining - Sole source justification based on system compatibility and mission continuity - Firm Fixed-Price contract; registration in SAM required - No other OEMs or vendors are referenced; procurement is sole source to Nortek USA, Inc.

Description

This is a notice is a SOLICITATION for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR 12.102(a), using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued. PAPER COPIES OF THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE. This combined synopsis/solicitation SHALL be posted on Sam.gov (https://sam.gov/). 

The RFQ number is  N0018926QL251. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 (effective 13 March 2026) and DFARS Publication Notice 20251110 (effective 10 November 2025). It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html. 

The NAICS code is 334511 and the Small Business Standard is $34.0 (millions of dollars). The proposed contract requirement is for one Doppler Velocity Logger (DVL) in Support of the United States Naval Academy, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm, Fixed-Price contract with only one source, Nortek USA, Inc.  under the authority of FAR 12.102(a). Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all bids, proposals, or quotations received by the closing response date will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Small Business Office concurs with this determination.

Quotes shall be submitted to Anthony Carter at anthony.b.carter30.civ@us.navy.mil no later than the date in the solicitation. Quote submissions received after the stated submission deadline may not be considered for award. All business sources responsible may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination has been made by the Government to award this proposed effort on sole source basis to Nortek USA, Inc.. This determination is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Procedures in FAR Subpart 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation of Commercial Items is applicable to this procurement. While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award will be based on a combination of factors-price and, if necessary, past performance.

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoters must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://www.sam.gov/.

All quotes shall include price(s) showing any and all materials and labor, FOB destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. The quote shall explicitly confirm that the quoter can meet all of the Technical Requirements and provide all of the Deliverables for the period of performance specified above. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

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