Intent to Sole Source - Renishaw Raman Spectrometer System
Overview
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Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a firm fixed-price sole source contract to RENISHAW INC for the repair, relocation, and upgrade of an existing Renishaw Raman spectrometer/microscope system. This system is crucial for expanding spectroscopy capabilities at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) in Monterey, CA, benefiting various departments including Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Physics, and Systems Engineering. The Government is seeking capability statements from other sources by April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement, detailed in the Performance Work Statement, involves:
- Restoring the Renishaw inVia Raman system to full operational condition by replacing a faulty power supply.
- Installing a new control computer with the latest software.
- Adding polarization capability for the 514 nm and 633 nm laser lines.
- Disassembling, relocating, reassembling, aligning, and calibrating the system in a new location at NPS. The required completion date for this work is June 30, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Intent to Sole Source)
- NAICS: 811210 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Instruments And Laboratory Equipment)
- Place of Performance: Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Monterey, CA 93943, United States.
- Anticipated Award Date: On or before May 7, 2026.
- Capability Statement Due: April 13, 2026, 3:00 PM Pacific Standard Time (PST).
- Published: April 8, 2026.
Capability Statement Requirements
This is a notice of intent to sole source, not a request for competitive proposals. Interested sources must submit a capability statement demonstrating the ability to provide the required services, including management, technical data, cost information, and proof of being an authorized distributor of Renishaw products.
- Format: Max 6 pages (8.5 x 11 inch), minimum 10-point font.
- Submission: Via email ONLY to Queen Idele at queen.e.idele.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Special Requirements:
- Contractor must have a minimum of 5 years of experience with Renishaw Raman systems within the past 7 years.
- Contractor must be certified by the Renishaw manufacturer for working on Renishaw inVia Raman systems.
- Contractor personnel must meet security requirements, including obtaining a Common Access Card (CAC) and potentially undergoing background investigations.
- Contractor must comply with OPSEC and counter-intelligence training.
- Contractor employees must be U.S. Citizens.
- Services are to be provided during normal working hours (0730-1630, Monday-Friday), excluding federal holidays. The Government will consider all received capability statements to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible or if the sole source purchase order will proceed.