SAM #N0016427Q0009

NSWC Crane procurement of Fisica SPG spark gap switches and cathode tips

NSWC Crane seeks specialized components for its Short-Pulse Gamma (SPG) machine, with Fisica Applied Technologies, Inc. identified as the OEM and intended sole source. - Government buyer: Department of the Navy, U.S. Navy; Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Warfare Center, supporting the CR-GXM organization. - OEM / intended source: Fisica Applied Technologies, Inc. (ATI), identified as the OEM of the Government-owned SPG machine. - Products requested: - 20 Spark Gap Switches, 200 kV, manufacturer part number 50264. - 5 Cathode Tips, Hemisphere, manufacturer part number T000064327. - Shipping is also included; one shipping line item is listed. - Notable requirements: The switches are tailored to the SPG machine. The acquisition rationale states that developing an alternate design could require approximately two man-years and would void existing SPG warranties. The Government cites the OEM-specific system design and performance/test specifications as the basis for seeking a sole-source purchase.

Description

N00164-27-Q-0009 - SOLE SOURCE – SPARK GAP SWITCHES P/N: 50264 (QTY 15), CATHODE TIP, HEMISPHERE P/N: T000064327

FSG 5985 - NAICS 334517

ISSUE DATE 21 OCT 2026 – CLOSING DATE 28 OCT 2026 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

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, Fisica Applied Technologies, Inc.  2700 Merced Street San Leandro, CA. 94577, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced to the OEM uniqueness of the system and in accordance with the OEM’s performance and test specification requirements, these items are needed for the continued operations.

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 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-27-Q-0009 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

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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 cierra.n.vaughn2.civ@us.navy.mil.  All required information must be received on or before 28 OCT 2026 NLT 12PM EASTERN TIME.

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