Opportunity
SAM #N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000166
Sole Source Service Contract for Unchained Labs Junior and Big Kahuna Equipment
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
July 20, 2026
Respond By
July 27, 2026
Identifier
N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000166
NAICS
811310, 811219
The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), Department of the Navy, intends to award a sole source, firm fixed price contract to Unchained Labs for service contracts on specialized laboratory equipment. - Government Buyer: - Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), Department of the Navy - Located in China Lake, CA - OEM and Vendor: - Unchained Labs (Original Equipment Manufacturer and sole authorized service provider) - Products/Services Requested: - Junior and Big Kahuna Service Contracts - Repair and maintenance services for Unchained Labs equipment - Quantity: 1 job - No specific part numbers provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Contractor must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) for access to Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information - Access limited to a single point of contact per CAGE code - Active SAM.gov registration required - No competitive quotes will be accepted; no solicitation or RFQ will be issued - Sole source justification based on OEM being the only authorized provider for these services
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:
Junior and Big Kahuna Service Contracts – Qty 1 Job
To Unchained Labs, 4747 Willow Rd., Pleasanton, CA as the OEM and only source authorized to repair/maintain this equipment.
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 7/27/2026 @ 0900. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000166 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: Yvonne Stockwell @ yvonne.c.stockwell.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/.