SAM #N4215826QE058

Sole Source PLC System Upgrade for Radioactive Liquid Waste Processing at Norfolk Naval Shipyard

This opportunity involves the Department of the Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) seeking a sole-source provider for a comprehensive upgrade of the Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) system for radioactive liquid waste processing at Naval Station Norfolk. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) - Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY), Contracts Department, Installation Support Division (C410) - OEM/Vendor: - Systems East, LLC (sole-source provider) - Products and Services Requested: - Complete modernization of the PLC system, including hardware and software identical to the existing NNSY system - Flowmeters, Human-Machine Interfaces (HMIs), servers, and a new laptop pre-configured for system interface - System development, installation, testing, commissioning, and documentation - On-site training for up to 12 personnel - Deliverables include detailed drawings, manuals, and as-built documentation - Product Line Items: - Pre-planning, planning, execution, and testing phases - Hardware and network installation, legacy system demolition, wiring certification - Factory and performance testing, training manual delivery, O&M data handover, and CDRLs - Unique/Notable Requirements: - The upgraded PLC must be operationally and architecturally identical to the current NNSY system for standardization and seamless integration - Sole-source justification due to proprietary system data and the need for compatibility with existing infrastructure - Strict radiological safety, security, and compliance requirements - 24-month period of performance - Estimated contract value: Approximately $1.64 million

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the format in RFO FAR Part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested under Request for Quote (RFQ) Number N4215826QE058 and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The RFQ and redacted Justification and Approval (J&A) are attached to this notice.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this purchase is 541512 The Product Service Code (PSC) is J066.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Systems East, LLC using Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Products and Commercial Services authorized under 41 U.S.C. § 1901 and implemented via RFO 12.102(b).

Basis for Restricting Competition: The drawings, schematics, and design data associated with this system are proprietary to the original designer and installer, and the  Government is legally prohibited from releasing this information to outside entities or vendors for competitive replication.

This announcement will close at 1:00 PM EDT on 18 September 2026. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. 

Inquiries and capability statements should be directed to Chaunsa Saunders (chaunsa.d.saunders.civ@us.navy.mil) and Jordan Moore (jordan.e.moore.civ@us.navy.mil), with a copy to Chad Godwin (chad.r.godwin.civ@us.navy.mil).

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