Presolicitation Notice for the LROI-COIL
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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 Department of the Navy (DON), specifically the NAVAL SURFACE WARFARE CENTER in Panama City Beach, FL, has issued a presolicitation notice for a sole-source Requirements Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. This contract will be awarded to Safran Defense & Space, Inc. for the acquisition of new units and life-cycle support services for the Long-Range Optical Interrupter – Compact Optical Interrupter Laser (LROI-COIL) system, which supports the U.S. Navy. This action is a Justification and Approval for sole source procurement.
Scope of Work
The awarded contract will cover:
- Acquisition of new production units of the LROI-COIL system.
- Lifecycle support services for existing fielded LROI-COIL units.
- Procurement of associated spares, accessories, and consumables.
- Travel related to production and lifecycle servicing. The LROI-COIL is a non-lethal deterrent laser system utilized by Embarked Security Teams for defense measures on afloat assets.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Requirements Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Estimated five years, comprising a base ordering period and four additional option ordering periods.
- Funding: Anticipated to be sourced from FY25 – FY30 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) and Operations and Maintenance, Navy (OMN) funds.
- Set-Aside: This is a sole-source procurement.
- Published: April 8, 2026
Evaluation
This document serves as a justification for sole source procurement and is not a solicitation. Therefore, no proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria are provided.
Additional Notes
This action is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii), citing that Safran Defense & Space, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. The Government conducted market research, including a sources sought notice and synopsis, but only Safran Defense & Space, Inc. responded. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) currently has no plans to compete future contracts for these supplies/services but will reassess if another potential source emerges.