N6600126Q6170 Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source Order to the University of California, San Diego
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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 Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis to the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). This sole source action is for radiological support testing of Radiation Detection Indication, and Computation (RADIAC) detectors and systems using radioactive materials. While the intent is to award to UCSD, all responsible San Diego County sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation for consideration. Responses are due by June 12, 2026, 12 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the procurement of radiological support testing services for RADIAC detectors and systems. This includes:
- Testing using gamma ray and neutron sources from the contractor's inventory.
- Standard acceptance testing of detectors.
- System testing for algorithm performance and concept development. The contractor will be responsible for handling radioactive materials and establishing radiological safe boundaries. A key requirement is that the contractor must be approved under the RADIAC Test Plan and be local to San Diego County.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Purchase Order (Sole Source Intent)
- Authority: 41 U.S.C. 1905 and 3305, implemented by FAR 13.101(b) (Simplified Procedures for Non-Commercial Acquisitions).
- Intended Awardee: University of California, San Diego (UCSD)
- NAICS Code: 611310 (Colleges, Universities and Professional Schools)
- Size Standard: $34.5 Million
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 12 PM Pacific Time
- Published: May 28, 2026
Additional Notes
This is a Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source. While the Government intends to negotiate solely with UCSD, other responsible San Diego County sources are invited to submit a bid, proposal, or quotation. Such submissions will be considered to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A Request for Quote (RFQ) is available upon request. All responding vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with a registered UEID and CAGE Code. Responses should be submitted via email ONLY to stephen.a.oneill8.civ@us.navy.mil.