Opportunity
SAM #N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000260
Sole Source Procurement of Mettler-Toledo EasyMax 402 Thermostat System for Naval Air Warfare Center
Buyer
Naval Air Warfare Center
Posted
July 29, 2026
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
N6893626SIMACQD550000E5500000260
NAICS
334516
This opportunity involves the planned sole source procurement of a laboratory thermostat system for the Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake. - Government Buyer: - Department of Defense (DoD) - Department of the Navy - Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWC WD), China Lake - OEM and Vendor: - Mettler-Toledo AutoChem, Inc. (Original Equipment Manufacturer) - Products/Services Requested: - Mettler-Toledo EasyMax 402 Thermostat System - Direct replacement and upgrade for existing systems - Ensures compatibility with current laboratory equipment - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source justification: Only Mettler-Toledo AutoChem, Inc. can provide the required system - Not a request for quotes; interested parties must prove capability to meet all requirements - Vendors must have active SAM registration - Vendors 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, designated as Data Custodian on DD 2345, approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)
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:
Mettler-Toledo EasyMax 402 Thermostat System
To Mettler-Toledo AutoChem, Inc. 6708 Alexander Bell Drive Columbia, MD 21046 as the OEM of the equipment is a direct replacement and upgrade of the current equipment and is compatible with existing systems.
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 08/03/2026 The written response shall reference solicitation number N68936-26-SIMACQ-D550000/E550000-0260 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 Hartkopf. at 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/.