Project Information

Bid Title

PARABOLIC MIRRORS

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Indiana

Published Date

May 28, 2026

Closing Date

Jun 12, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

N0016426Q0167

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PARABOLIC MIRRORS

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

N0016426Q0167

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Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

NAVSEA

Sub Command

NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER

Office

NSWC CRANE

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: May 28, 2026 01:30 pm EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Jun 12, 2026 11:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Jun 27, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
• Product Service Code: 6650 - OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS, TEST EQUIPMENT, COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES
• NAICS Code:
  • 334513 - Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
• Place of Performance:
  Crane , IN 47522
  USA

Description

N0016426Q0167 – SOLE SOURCE – PARABOLIC MIRRORS – FSG 6650 – NAICS 334513

ISSUE DATE 28-MAY-2026 – CLOSING DATE 12-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the purchase of a quantity of one (1) Concave Off-Axis Parabolic Mirror (Part Number OAP180-07.5-26SQ) and a quantity of one (1) Replacement Plano Fold Mirror (Part Number MPL-6.5SQ) in support of Custom Border Patrol.

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 only Space Optics Research Labs, LLC, out of Merrimack, New Hampshire, Cage Code 4HRF3, under the authority of FAR 13.101(b) for Noncommercial actions under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. This is being solicited on a sole source only basis because these items are required to replace the damaged mirrors mounted on the Open Air Collimating Bench. The collimating bench provides a controlled environment to ensure that sensors and imaging systems are perfectly calibrated before deployment. These components must be integrated into preexisting, custom-designed mounting hardware originally procured from Space Optics Research Labs, LLC (SORL), the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Utilizing the original mirror mounts necessitates sourcing exclusively from SORL to mitigate compatibility risks. Additionally, strict form, fit, and function requirements dictate that these components be restricted to the OEM to ensure proper physical integration. Non-OEM components may fail to meet the exact "Form, Fit, and Function" specifications. This leads to physical mounting failures, structural instability, or the inability to achieve the sub-micron alignment precision required for a collimating bench. If the collimating bench cannot be properly calibrated or integrated, the sensors and weapon systems it supports cannot be flight-certified or mission-readied, leading to Non-Mission Capable status for those assets.. 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 13.101(b) as a written Firm Fixed Priced Request for Quotes. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-26-Q-0167 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.

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 rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 12-JUN-2026 – 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• WARFARE CENTER 300 HIGHWAY 361
• CRANE , IN 47522-5001
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Rose Brown
• rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil
• Phone Number 8123817285

Secondary Point of Contact

• Shauna Pegg
• shauna.m.pegg.civ@us.navy.mil

History

• May 28, 2026 01:30 pm EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC 66Instruments and Laboratory Equipment

• NAICS 334513Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables

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