The Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane intends to issue a sole-source contract to TA Instruments – Waters LLC for a Thermal Analysis Test System. The justification is that this specific company's equipment has been used historically at Navy laboratories, allowing for direct data comparison. The performance location is linked to the vendor in Historic New Castle, Delaware. The closing date for receipt of all required information is March 19, 2026. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration, though the government retains the discretion not to compete the contract.