SAM #N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000320

Sole Source Procurement for Real-Time Thermal Expansion Testing Services

This opportunity is for specialized testing services supporting the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), Department of the Navy, Department of Defense. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD) - Department of the Navy, Department of Defense - OEM and Vendor: - Kratos SRE, Inc. (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole source provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Real-time thermal expansion measurement during thermal conductivity testing - No specific part numbers or products; service-based requirement - Quantity not specified - Unique/Notable Requirements: - ITAR-approved facility status required - Historical experience with real-time thermal expansion testing - DLIS certification for access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information - Sole source justification: Kratos SRE is the only provider with direct knowledge and capability for this testing - No competitive quotes will be requested; procurement is for a firm fixed price contract - No product line items; only specialized testing services are being procured

Description

THIS IS A NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, NOT A REQUEST FOR A QUOTE (RFQ).  A RFQ WILL NOT BE ISSUED AND QUOTES WILL NOT BE REQUESTED. 

In accordance with FAR 6.103.1, the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, intends to award a firm fixed price contract on a sole source basis for: 

1) Thermal expansion in real time during thermal conductivity testing. 

To Kratos SRE, Inc., 757 Tom Martin Dr. Birmingham/AL  35211 as the OEM of the only source with direct knowledge needed. Kratos accommodates thermal expansion in real time during thermal conductivity testing. Kratos is an ITAR approved facility and Kratos has historical experience with this testing.  Replicating this capability with an alternative vendor would result in significantly delay project schedules. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 07/16/2026.  The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D550000/E550000-0320 and must provide a clear and concise capability statement to show the ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability and schedule.  Written responses to this notice shall be submitted to email:  Gwynn Hatrkopf gwynn.l.hartkopf.civ@us.navy.mil 

All vendors must be registered at https://sam.gov/ prior to submitting quotes. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take at least 10-15 days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an 'Active' status as the government cannot award an entity without an 'Active' SAM registration.  

Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program:  https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/.  

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