SAM #1301396155

Sole Source Electronic Parts/Equipment Replenishment for USS THAD COCHRAN to Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems Inc.

This notice announces the Navy's intent to award a sole source contract for electronic parts and equipment replenishment. - Agency: NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD), Department of the Navy - Sole source contract to Leonardo - DRS Naval Power Systems Inc. - Purpose: Replenish electronic parts/equipment for USS THAD COCHRAN (DDG 135) that were borrowed by USS JACK H. LUCAS (DDG 125) - Supports Flight III Initial Operational Test and Evaluation campaign - Contract type: Firm-fixed-price, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13) - Only Leonardo - DRS Naval Power Systems Inc. is mentioned as OEM and vendor - No specific part numbers, product descriptions, or quantities provided - Not open for competitive proposals; responses must show clear evidence of benefit to the government - Notice is informational to determine if competition is warranted

Commercial Opportunity - Sole source procurement; potential for competition only if clear evidence is provided - No attachments or detailed line items included - Deadline for response: August 27, 2026, 12:00 p.m. PST (recently extended by one day)

Key Requirements - Electronic parts/equipment must be OEM from Leonardo DRS - Intended for replenishment of Navy ship inventory - No additional technical or service requirements specified

Description

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics San Diego (FLCSD) intents to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Leonardo - DRS Naval Power Systems Inc. W126N7449 Flint Drive, Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 in accordance with RFO Part 5.101, 6.103 and 13.5. 

The requirement: To prevent critical delays to the Flight III Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) campaign, USS JACK H. LUCAS (DDG 125) executed a material transfer agreement with the USS THAD COCHRAN (DDG 135). Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), DDG 125 borrowed  electronic parts/equipment with a binding requirement to replenish the inventory to DDG 135.

The proposed contract action is for a Sole Source Firm-Fixed-Price contract under RFO Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS or QUOTATIONS.. Solicitation or Request for Quote will not be available, and telephone requests will not be honored. No award will be made on the basis of unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear, compelling and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government. The intent of this synopsis is for informational purposes only. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to be a competitivities procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not be responsible for any costs associated with the preparation of responses to this notification. .

Any quotation/response should be emailed to james.j.obbanya.civ@us.navy.mil by 26 August 2026, 12:00 p.m. PST.

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