Opportunity
SAM #N0016426Q0159
Procurement of Nobles Worldwide De-Linker and Chute Assemblies for NSWC Crane
Buyer
NSWC Crane
Posted
July 16, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
N0016426Q0159
NAICS
332994
NSWC Crane, part of the U.S. Navy under NAVSEA, is procuring Nobles Worldwide brand De-Linker and Chute Assemblies for ammunition handling. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division (NSWC Crane), Contracts Department - OEM Highlight: - Nobles Worldwide is the specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all products - Vendors: - Only vendors able to provide Letters of Supply from Nobles Worldwide are eligible - Products Requested: - 12 units: De-Linker 30x173 (P/N 60519), includes snap on 1/2 driver and 14mm socket - 1 unit: Chute Assembly 50 CAL, Composite (P/N 60771) - 1 unit: Chute Assembly 50 CAL, Composite (P/N 60772) - 1 unit: Chute Assembly 7.62mm, Composite (P/N 60774) - 1 unit: Chute Assembly 7.62mm, Composite (P/N 60775) - Notable Requirements: - All items must be Nobles Worldwide brand (brand name only) - Letters of Supply from the OEM are required for all items - Unique DoD item identification is required - Delivery Timeline: - Base items: 16 weeks from award - Option items: 12-month option period, with 4-week delivery from option exercise
Description
N00164-26-Q-0159 – BRAND NAME SOLE SOURCE – DE-LINKER AND CHUTE ASSY – FSG 1398 - NAICS 332994
ISSUE DATE 16 JULY 2026 – CLOSING DATE 27 JULY 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time
Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for De-linker, 30x173mm AND Chute Assy’s, 50 CAL and 7.62mm
The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Noble Worldwide Inc. and qualifying distributors, 1105 E Pine ST Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because requirement for the de-linker was to be portable, hand powered, and full belt de-linking and with the chutes. Nobles Worldwide Ammunition Handling Systems is the only vendor that can currently meet the requirements. 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 Part 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0159 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://beta.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 amy.n.haworth.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 27 JULY 2026 – 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.