Opportunity
SAM #N6449826Q5240
Sole Source Engineering Services for ALRE System Modernization (Rockwell Automation)
Buyer
NSWC Philadelphia Division
Posted
July 15, 2026
Respond By
July 20, 2026
Identifier
N6449826Q5240
NAICS
541330
This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement by the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) for engineering services supporting mission-critical Navy systems. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) - OEM Highlight: - Rockwell Automation is the sole source identified for this requirement - Vendors Mentioned: - Rockwell Automation - Products/Services Requested: - Engineering services to develop installation instruction packages - Supports modernization of Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) systems: - Jet Blast Deflector (JBD) - Integrated Catapult Control Station (ICCS) - Landing Signal Officer (LSO) - Barricade Stanchion (BS) - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Rockwell Automation is considered the only responsible source - Focus is on technical documentation and engineering support for ALRE system upgrades - Opportunity is not open for competitive bids, but capability statements from other parties may be considered
Description
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to negotiate and award a sole source Purchase Order to Rockwell Automation for engineering services to provide installation instruction packages. The Government intends to make an award prior to the the end of the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2026.
Brief description
This requirement is to provide engineered installation instruction packages to support the modernization of the Jet Blast Deflector (JBD), Integrated Catapult Control Station (ICCS), Landing Signal Officer (LSO), and Barricade Stanchion (BS) systems. These Aircraft Launch and Recovery Equipment (ALRE) systems are mission-critical for safe flight operations.
Pursuant to RFO FAR 13.101(b), Rockwell Automation is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy’s requirements for the specified effort. The proposed award and resulting contract modifications are for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort is R425.
THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTATIONS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to the attention of Karen Morris using the contact information provided in this synopsis.