N00164-25-Q-0703 – SOLE SOURCE –General Dynamics Hardware– FSG 7K20 - NAICS 334111
ISSUE DATE 22 JULY 2025 – CLOSING DATE 28 JULY 2025 – 04:00 PM Eastern Time
ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a Hardware for JWICS Network from General Dynamics Mission Systems
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, (General Dynamics Mission Systems, 150 Rustcraft Road Dedham, MA 02026, United States under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because the item required must be General Dynamics P/N FX1G which is particular to one manufacturer. Using alternative, non-approved encryption solutions is not an option. It would violate security regulations, put sensitive data at risk, and jeopardize the SSP Red network's accreditation. Attempting to integrate non-approved encryption would require a complete redesign of the network security architecture and would likely be rejected by security authorities. Estimated time impact would be indefinite, as approval of
a non-certified solution is highly unlikely. 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 N00164-25-Q-0703 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.
Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
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 christopher.m.jones405.civ@us.navy.mil . All required information must be received on or before 28 JULY 2025 @ 04:00 PM EASTERN TIME.
