Intent to Sole-Source: Rockwell Automation Factory Talk / RSLinx (TechConnect) / Studio 5000 Lite & Studio 5000 RSNetworx Software

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Readiness Center East at Cherry Point, NC, is issuing a sole‑source notice to procure renewal and support services for Rockwell Automation software (FactoryTalk, RSLinx TechConnect, Studio 5000 Lite, and Studio 5000 RSNetworx). The award will go to McNaughton‑McKay Electric, the exclusive distributor for Rockwell Automation in the Cherry Point area. The contract, valued at approximately $36,000, covers maintenance, technical support, software updates, and assistance for a range of hardware and software components used in the command’s critical environmental control systems. Responses (capability statements, proposals, or quotations) are accepted until 27 August 2026, and the performance period concludes on 30 August 2026. • Sole‑source award to McNaughton‑McKay Electric (CAGE 0CFH4) • Scope: support for HMI, PLCs, motion‑control, legacy hardware, and low‑voltage AC drives • Deliverables include self‑assist kits, standard technical support, software maintenance I & II, and patch distribution • Must demonstrate OEM licensing/authorization from Rockwell Automation • Small‑business set‑aside (DPAS rating DO‑C9) • Submission deadline: 27 Aug 2026 12:00 PM EST; performance ends 30 Aug 2026