Project Information

Bid Title

Pre-Solicitation Notice Of Intent To Sole Source PAUT Training

Issuing Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Location

Pennsylvania

Published Date

Aug 12, 2026

Closing Date

Aug 17, 2026

Government Level

Federal

Status

Closed

Ref. #

N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0131

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Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Project Description

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Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0131

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEPT OF THE NAVY

Major Command

NAVSEA

Sub Command

NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER

Office

NSWC CARDEROCK

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General Information

• Contract Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)
• Original Published Date: Aug 12, 2026 06:27 am EDT
• Original Date Offers Due: Aug 17, 2026 12:00 pm EDT
• Inactive Policy: 15 days after date offers due
• Original Inactive Date: Sep 01, 2026
• Initiative:
  • None

Classification

• Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
• Product Service Code: U004 - EDUCATION/TRAINING- SCIENTIFIC/MANAGEMENT
• NAICS Code:
  • 611430 - Professional and Management Development Training
• Place of Performance:
  Philadelphia , PA 19112
  USA

Description

SPECIAL NOTICE / Pre-Solicitation Notice Of Intent To Sole Source

Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Commercial Acquisition

This is a special notice prepared in accordance with the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 5.1 “Pre-solicitation Notice” for Commercial Simplified Acquisition in accordance with FAR 12.201-1(c)(2).

In accordance with RFO FAR 12.201-1(c)(2), the Government may solicit quotations directly from suppliers for this acquisition at or below the simplified acquisition threshold. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) to Lavender International Non-destructive testing USA, LLC (15200 Middlebrook Drive, Ste. G, Houston, TX 77058).

This announcement constitutes the only notice of intent. This is not a request for competitive quotes. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which will be considered by the agency if received by the due date specified below. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

• Reference Number (PID): N00167-26-SIMACQ-CD-61-0131


• Point of Contact: Michael S. Brodie, Purchasing Agent


• Email: michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil


• NAICS Code: 611430 – Professional and Management Development Training


• Business Size Standard: $15.0 Million

I. Specification Summary

The contractor shall provide eighty (80) hours of dedicated, on-site Phased Array Ultrasonic Testing (PAUT) Level II technical training for twelve (12) individuals at the Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD).

Because the Navy requires absolute standardization and certification compatibility across the enterprise, the curriculum must be identical to the training currently utilized by NAVSEA Public Shipyards. Full details regarding specific curriculum alignment, hardware/equipment provisions, instructor qualifications, and deliverables are specified in the attached Performance Work Statement (PWS).

II. Minimum Specifications and PWS

The Performance Work Statement (PWS) and the redacted Sole Source Justification are attached to this notice on SAM.gov.

III. Submission of Capability Statements

Interested firms who believe they can fully meet the Government's requirement as described in the attached PWS may submit a capability statement. Capability statements must demonstrate the vendor's ability to provide a curriculum identical to the Navy's standardized shipyard PAUT curriculum.

Capability statements are due by 17 Aug 2026 at 12 noon EST.

All submissions must be sent electronically to Michael S. Brodie, at michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil and must include:

1. Official Company Name;


2. Point of Contact (Name, Phone, and Email);


3. Cage Code and Unique Entity ID (UEI); and


4. Technical documentation demonstrating capability to meet the exact attached PWS specifications.

IV. Applicable Clauses and Provisions

Applicable clauses and provisions included in FAR 12.205, DFARS 212.301, and NMCARS 5212.3 are incorporated into this notice. The following list of provisions and clauses is provided for informational purposes and is not all-inclusive. The final award document will contain all mandatory terms and conditions required by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS):

• 52.204-7 – System for Award Management


• 52.212-1 – Instructions to Offerors


• 52.212-4 – Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Products and Services


• 52.247-34 – FOB Destination


• 252.204-7021 – Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level Requirements


• 252.232-7006 – Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions (Jan 2023)

Attachments/Links

Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

• CARDEROCK DIVISION 9500 MACARTHUR BOULEVARD
• BETHESDA , MD 20817-5700
• USA

Primary Point of Contact

• Michael S. Brodie
• michael.s.brodie7.civ@us.navy.mil
• Phone Number 7576008579

Secondary Point of Contact

History

• Aug 12, 2026 06:27 am EDTCombined Synopsis/Solicitation (Original)

Commodity Codes

• FSC UEducation and Training Services

• NAICS 611430Professional and Management Development Training

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