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Bartington Magnetometer Array

ID: N0016725Q1144 • Type: Synopsis Solicitation
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Description

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for a Bartington magnetometer array system. The NAICS code is 334519 and the business size is 600 employees.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a brand name basis. The proposed action is for Bartington equipment, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with compliant products pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Bartington is the only compatible equipment, with no valid alternatives. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a quotes and capability statements no later than 12:00 Noon, 07 August 2025.

Background
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for a Bartington magnetometer array system. The agency's mission involves supporting naval operations and ensuring the effectiveness of naval systems. The contract is being awarded on a sole source basis to Bartington, as they are the only provider of compatible equipment with no valid alternatives available. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate for Bartington equipment.

Work Details
The contract includes the purchase of Bartington Mag613-500 magnetometer systems with the following specifications:

1. **Bartington Mag613-500 1.5 meter (Quantity: 2)**
- Number of multiplexed sensors: 8
- Number of axis (channels) per sensor: 3
- Range: 500T
- Bandwidth at -3dB (each channel): 6Hz
- Measurement noise floor: <0.5nTrms/Hz at 1Hz
- Scaling: 20mV/T
- Scaling temperature coefficient: <60ppm/C (10ppm/C)
- Maximum offset: 250nT (500T)
- Offset change with pressure: 0.25nT/bar maximum
- Orthogonality error: <3
- Maximum pressure: 50 bars in oil
- Sensor head dimensions WxHxL: 8 x 8 x 15mm
- Electronics housing dimensions WxHxL: 180 x 140 x 21mm
- Electronics housing mounting holes: 2 x 4.5mm on centerline, 5mm from edge, 187 mm pitch
- Interface cable: 10-way screened, water-blocked, Viton jacket, length 1m
- Sensor cable: Viton jacket, length 1.5m
- Operating voltage: 18-24VDC

2. **Bartington Mag613-500 3 meter (Quantity: 9)**
- Number of multiplexed sensors: 8
- Number of axis (channels) per sensor: 3
- Range: 500T
- Bandwidth at -3dB (each channel): 6Hz
- Measurement noise floor: <0.5nTrms/Hz at 1Hz
- Scaling: 20mV/T
- Scaling temperature coefficient: <60ppm/C (10ppm/C)
- Maximum offset: 250nT (500T)
- Offset change with pressure: 0.25nT/bar maximum
- Orthogonality error: <3
- Maximum pressure: 50 bars in oil
- Sensor head dimensions WxHxL: 8 x 8 x 15mm
- Electronics housing dimensions WxHxL:180 x140 x21mm
- Electronics housing mounting holes :2x4.5mm on centerline,5mm from edge,187 mm pitch

All cables must have a Viton jacket to prevent degradation in mineral oil.
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Overview

Agency
NSWC Carderock Division [DoD - USN - NAVSEA - NSWC]
Response Deadline
Aug. 7, 2025, 12:00 p.m. EDT Past Due
Posted
July 31, 2025, 3:54 p.m. EDT
Set Aside
Small Business (SBA)
NAICS
334519 - Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing
PSC
6655 - Geophysical Instruments
Place of Performance
Not Provided
Source
SAM
Current SBA Size Standard
600 Employees
Pricing
Fixed Price
Est. Level of Competition
Sole Source
Est. Value Range
Experimental
<$250,000 (solicitation indicates Simplified Acquisition Procedures, which in most cases, applies to contracts expected to be less than $250K in value)
Vehicle Type
Blanket Purchase Agreement
Signs of Shaping
The solicitation is open for 6 days, below average for the NSWC Carderock Division. 95% of obligations for similar contracts within the Department of the Navy were awarded full & open.
On 7/31/25 NSWC Carderock Division issued Synopsis Solicitation N0016725Q1144 for Bartington Magnetometer Array due 8/7/25. The opportunity was issued with a Small Business (SBA) set aside with NAICS 334519 (SBA Size Standard 600 Employees) and PSC 6655.
Primary Contact
Name
Michael J. Bonaiuto   Profile
Email
michael.bonaiuto@navy.mil
Phone
(301) 227-0589

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Additional Details

Source Agency Hierarchy
DEPT OF DEFENSE > DEPT OF THE NAVY > NAVSEA > NAVSEA WARFARE CENTER > NSWC CARDEROCK
FPDS Organization Code
1700-N00167
Source Organization Code
100204041
Last Updated
July 31, 2025
Last Updated By
michael.j.bonaiuto.civ@us.navy.mil
Archive Date
Aug. 22, 2025