Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to W.S. Darley and Co.

Key Dates

Due Date

Posted Date

Agency & Value

Agency

NIWC PACIFIC

Contract Value

Not provided

Codes & Classification

Solicitation Number

N66001-26-R-0035

NAICS

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Classification Code

6680

Additional Details

Set Aside

None

Place of Performance

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SourceSAM

The Department of the Navy, through the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), has announced its intent to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract on a sole-source basis to W.S. Darley and Co. (CAGE Code 15852), headquartered at 325 Spring Lake Drive, Itasca, IL 60143-2072. This presolicitation notice, identified under procurement number N66001-26-R-0035, outlines the Navy’s requirement for Nautical Control Solutions (NCS) FuelTrax Portable Measurement Units (PMUs). These units are critical for supporting the Marine Corps by providing a system capable of monitoring fuel usage in near real-time, thereby enabling more informed operational decisions, particularly in contested and austere environments. The scope of this procurement encompasses the supply of advanced fuel monitoring solutions designed to enhance situational awareness and logistical efficiency for Marine Corps operations. The intended outcome is to equip Marine Corps units with reliable, accurate, and timely fuel data, which is essential for mission planning and execution in challenging operational theaters. The FuelTrax PMUs are expected to deliver robust performance, ensuring the integrity and reliability of fuel monitoring under demanding conditions. This procurement is classified under NAICS code 334514 (Totalizing Fluid Meter and Counting Device Manufacturing), with a business size standard of 850 employees. The applicable Product Service Code is 6680. The agency has determined, based on an approved Justification and Approval (JA), that W.S. Darley and Co. is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Navy’s requirements without compromising quality, accuracy, or reliability. As such, no set-aside requirements are specified, and the procurement will not be competed among other vendors. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, NIWC Pacific invites interested parties to submit capability statements or express their interest by demonstrating their ability to fulfill the requirement without sacrificing the specified standards. All responses, including comments, questions, or concerns, must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Trinity Anglo, at [email protected], no later than 4 March 2026 at 1100 Pacific Time. All vendors must be fully registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), including a valid UEI and CAGE Code, to be considered for any potential engagement. It is important to note that the information provided in this notice is anticipatory and not binding. The government reserves the right to make a final determination regarding competition based on the responses received. Interested vendors are responsible for monitoring the official SAM.gov listing (https://sam.gov/opp/dcdeabcf504d40269180d5a60df62a39/view) for any amendments or updates to this announcement. In summary, this procurement represents a strategic initiative by the Department of the Navy to enhance Marine Corps operational effectiveness through advanced fuel monitoring technology, with W.S. Darley and Co. identified as the sole source provider. Contractors with relevant capabilities are encouraged to review the requirements and respond accordingly if they believe they can meet the Navy’s stringent standards.