Opportunity

SAM #N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000165

Nitration Arm Upgrade and Integration Services for Naval Air Warfare Center

Buyer

Naval Air Warfare Center

Posted

July 28, 2026

Respond By

August 03, 2026

Identifier

N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000165

NAICS

334516, 541512, 541330

This opportunity involves a planned sole source procurement by the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake for a nitration arm upgrade and related integration services. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWC WD), China Lake - OEM Highlight: - Unchained Labs is the sole OEM specified for the nitration arm upgrade and integration - Products/Services Requested: - Nitration arm upgrade and integration with existing Unchained Labs robotic equipment - Upgrade and integration of DSC (Differential Scanning Calorimetry) platform - No specific part numbers or quantities provided - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Integration must be performed by the OEM due to proprietary system access and compatibility - Compliance with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) and Export Controlled Information protocols - Contractors must have DD 2345 certification and active SAM registration - Sole source justification based on OEM's exclusive ability to provide integration and access

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: 

  Nitration Arm upgrade and services 

To: Unchained Labs 4747 Willow Rd. Pleasanton, CA. This new nitration arm upgrade and DSC platform must be integrated with existing equipment. Only the OEM of the existing robotic equipment, Unchained Labs, can access and fully integrate these upgrades.    

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 10 AM PST  08/03/2026. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD500000E5000000165 and must provide a clear and concise 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 by email: Andrea.m.farrell7.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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