SAM #N00421-27-NORFP-AB23000-0001

Sole Source Procurement of Automated Scanning System and Accessories from NDT Solutions for U.S. Navy NDI Branch

This opportunity is a sole source procurement by the U.S. Navy's Air Systems Group, Material Engineering Division, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Branch for an Automated Scanning System from NDT Solutions (NDTS). - Sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1; only NDT Solutions is deemed capable - Supports development of AI/ML-enabled software for ultrasonic inspection of composite bond lines, focused on MQ-4C NDI phase inspections - Hardware includes AUSS Mobile chassis, scan arm, laptop, variable stroke scanner, cables, sensors, and accessories - Key items: AUSS-MOBILE (controller/software), variable stroke scanner, resonance sensors (110, 170, 270 kHz), couplant delivery subsystem, sensor sleeve assembly, cable assemblies, scan arm extension, hose wrangler mount - Quantities range from 1 to 6 units per item - Not set aside for small business; not a competitive solicitation - No period of performance specified in the notice - Estimated contract value likely in the low to mid six figures, based on specialized equipment and software development - Primary OEM/vendor is NDT Solutions (NDTS) - Commercial competitors could include Zetec, Olympus, and GE Inspection Technologies, but only NDTS is considered capable for this requirement - Specific part numbers and descriptions provided for each product line item - No explicit service line items listed

Description

This NOTICE OF INTENT is for the procurement of Automated Scanning System from NDT Solutions for U.S. Navy customers. This contract will be in support of the Air Systems Group, Material Engineering Division, Nondestructive Inspection (NDI) Branch. This requirement is to develop software suite to aid NDI level IIIs using artificial intelligence/machine learning collected from phased array ultrasonic (AUSS Mobile) in the detection, sizing, and characterization of defects during ultrasonic inspections of composite bond lines. This effort will focus on MQ-4C NDI phase inspections.. This requirement is advertised as SOLE SOURCE.

The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed Price contract, on a sole source basis, to NDT Solutions (NDTS), 10-1 Airport Road, New Richmond, WI 54017, USA for this procurement. The statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition is USC 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The procedures of FAR Part 12 and 13.5 will be utilized for this commercial acquisition.

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Ship to: 

NDI Branch (AB23300), Matl’s Eng’g, Air Systems Group, C/O Ryan Fields

48066 Shaw Rd. Building 2188, Patuxent River, MD 20670

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. All responsible interested parties may submit a capability statement by 8:00 AM EST on 19 August 2026 via e-mail to liam.j.umek.civ@us.navy.mil which will be considered solely for the purposes of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No phone calls will be accepted. The Government shall not reimburse interested sources for any information provided nor return any information provided. Offerors must ensure that their firm is registered with the System for Award Management (SAM).  For further information, please refer to https://www.sam.gov.

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