Intent to Sole-Source: Rockwell Automation Factory Talk / RSLinx (TechConnect) / Studio 5000 Lite & Studio 5000 RSNetworx Softwareview on SAM.gov

NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLE-SOURCE Notice ID N68520-26-SIMACQ-JC00000-0250, a request for quotation, is being conducted under the authority of RFO FAR 6.103-1 as the requirement is estimated at $36,021.88 . The Government intends to award this sole-source contract to McNaughton-McKay SouthEast, Inc. (CAGE 0CFH4 ), doing business as McNaughton-McKay Electric, as no other source has the necessary exclusive licensing and distribution rights within the geographic territory to satisfy this requirement. Justification for Sole Source: Exclusive Licensing & Territory Rights: Rockwell Automation maintains strict proprietary control over the distribution and servicing of its technology. Per the manufacturer's official determination letter dated June 17, 2026, McNaughton-McKay Electric is the exclusive appointed distributor authorized to sell Allen-Bradley products and Rockwell Automation services within the Cherry Point, NC geographic territory. Proprietary Control: The command's critical environmental infrastructure control systems are designed, programmed, and built exclusively on a proprietary Allen-Bradley hardware and software architecture (owned solely by Rockwell Automation). The underlying control logic, firmware, and operational interfaces are protected by intellectual property, patent, and copyright laws. No other manufacturer or distributor possesses the proprietary source code or technical data packages required to interface with or modify this system. Technical Non-Feasibility of Alternatives: Procurement from any unauthorized, third-party source would violate proprietary licensing agreements, void factory warranties, and deny the command access to critical, proprietary OEM software updates and certified technical support. Integrating non-proprietary systems would require complete, cost-prohibitive replacement of the entire command-wide control network and cause unacceptable operational downtime. Description of the Requirement: The Department of the Navy, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE), Cherry Point, NC, intends to award a sole-source purchase order for the renewal of Rockwell Automation Factory Talk / RSLinx (TechConnect) / Studio 5000 Lite & Studio 5000 RSNetworx Software maintenance and support coverage. This renewal ensures uninterrupted operational readiness, system security patches, and critical technical support for the installed automation infrastructure. The Period of Performance (PoP) ends on 30 August 2026 . This acquisition is a total set-aside for small business concerns and will receive a DPAS rating of DO-C9 . Scope of Work: The contractor shall provide TechConnect Support Coverage / Product Support level for Rockwell Automation hardware and embedded software. The contract includes the following covered items and support levels: HMI Software Support (Product: 9800-DC8HMICOM): Coverage for up to eight Human-Machine Interface (HMI) software licenses including installation assistance, scripting guidance, version upgrades, and trou…