Combined Synopsis/SolicitationPosted Sep 8, 2026·Responses due Sep 15, 2026

SOLE SOURCE � OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLIES

NAVSEA, naval shipyards and surface/undersea warfare centers · NSWC CRANE

Stage
Open solicitation
NAICS
334516
Value
Not stated
Solicitation
N0016426Q0245
Set-aside
No Set aside used
PSC
6650
Place
Crane, IN, USA
Contact
Rose Brown (rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil)
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Where this opportunity stands

Every notice posted under solicitation N0016426Q0245 in this department, oldest first.

Early notice
None posted
Solicitation
  • Sep 8, 2026 · this notice
    Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Award
Not yet. Typical award: Oct 26, 2026 to Apr 18, 2027, middle of the range Dec 21, 2026.
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What the notice says

N0016426Q0245 � SOLE SOURCE � OPTICAL LENS ASSEMBLIES � FSG 6650 - NAICS 334516 ISSUE DATE 08-SEP-2026 � CLOSING DATE 14-SEP-2026 � 11:00 PM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for a firm fixed priced, commercial purchase of a quantity of five (5) 108 MM Effective Focal Length Optical Lens Assembly, Part Number 3-71-264, a quantity of five (5) 73 MM Effective Focal Length Optical Lens Assembly, Part Number 3-71-265, a quantity of five (5) 182 MM Effective Focal Length Optical Lens Assembly, Part Number 3-71-268, and a quantity of five (5) … (show all)

91 MM Effective Focal Length Optical Lens Assembly, Part Number 3-70-3685, with associated shipping costs. 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, limited sources or brand name only , Optikos Corporation, of Wakefield, Massachusetts, Cage Code 0M430, under the authority of 41 U.S.C 1901. This is being solicited on a sole source because these Optical Lens Assemblies represent critical initial field and deployment of spare components essential for the sustainment of the Target Acquisition Sensor (TAS) system. Optikos Corporation has been formally approved and qualified exclusively to provide these lens assemblies. Consequently, Optikos is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the qualified configuration; introducing an alternative lens assembly is technically impracticable. Optikos proprietary designed, developed, and manufactured these lenses to meet the performance specifications and to seamlessly interface with the Wescam MX-series system. 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 12.201-1 for commercial items using simplified procedures as a written Firm Fixed Priced Request for Quotes. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N0016426Q0245 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 14-SEP-2026 � 11:00 PM Eastern Time.

Who won similar work

9 award notices on SAM.gov in the last 24 months. Match: Same agency (NAVSEA, naval shipyards and surface/undersea warfare centers), same NAICS 334516.

WinnerAwardsValueLast
OPTIKOS, LLC2$2.3MSep 23, 2026
BRUKER BIOSPIN CORP · $BRKR1$2.9MMay 5, 2025
BRUKER AXS LLC · $BRKR1$422KMar 4, 2026
DISE LLC1$404KApr 27, 2026
HITACHI HIGH-TECH AMERICA, INC.1$360KJun 4, 2026
PRATT AND WHITNEY Bloomfield CT USA1$272KOct 14, 2026
DIRECT DIMENSIONS INC1$260KSep 25, 2025
FEDCORP SERVICES, INC.1$31KMay 6, 2026

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Competitive landscape

For the 8 most frequent past winners above. Lobbying is matched by the company's exact name or exact ticker; agencies are as named on the filings.

  • 0 of these past winners lobbied Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines since 2024 (0 filings)
  • 0 of their lobbyists list a past Navy, Dept of or U.S. Marines job
  • No corporate PAC money from them to the overseeing committees since 2024
  • 0 foreign-agent (FARA) registrations
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Policy around it

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  • 0 bills named on the past winners' lobbying filings
  • 32 rules from the department in the last 12 months
  • 0 executive orders naming the agency in the last 12 months
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Market

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  • 1 of the past winners are listed companies
  • 0 insider buys and 0 insider sells at them in the last 90 days
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