# SAM #N0016427Q0005 NSWC Crane seeks a Celestron VF Gold system and one-year maintenance plan **Buyer:** NSWC Crane **Posted:** October 20, 2026 **Respond By:** October 26, 2026 **Identifier:** N0016427Q0005 **NAICS:** 811210, 811219, 334511 NSWC Crane is seeking a Celestron VF Gold system and a one-year maintenance plan for the identified unit. - **Government buyer:** U.S. Navy, Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Warfare Center. - **OEM:** **Celestron** is the named brand and manufacturer of the VF Gold system. - **Vendor/source:** Thermo KeyTek LLC is identified as the intended source. - **Products requested:** One Celestron VF Gold, serial number 2305173; no part number is provided. - **Maintenance service:** One Celestron VF-Gold maintenance plan, including annual calibration; two emergency repair visits scheduled within four business days; parts and travel for calibration and those visits; phone and priority email support; and factory software/firmware upgrades. - **Notable coverage limitation:** Third-party and other OEM products are excluded from the maintenance plan, including examples such as computers, peripherals, oscilloscopes, source meters, external supplies, and generators. - **Period of performance:** One year. ### Description

N00164-27-Q-0005 – SOLE SOURCE – CELESTRON GOLD PACKAGE – PSC J066 – NAICS 811210

ISSUE DATE 20 OCT 2026 – CLOSING DATE 26 OCT 2026 – 4:00 PM Eastern Time

NSWC Crane has a requirement for Celestron VF Gold Package

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, limited sources or brand name only Thermo KeyTek LLC, 47DW3, under the authority of FAR 12. This is being solicited on a sole source/brand name only basis because Items Peculiar to One Manufacturer All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 12 as a written .  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-27-Q-0005 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to trista.m.ray.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 26 OCT 2026 – 4:00 PM EASTERN TIME.

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