This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-08-T-0149_____ http://www.crane.navy.mil/acquisition/synopcom.htm is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Crane web site, FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Crane web site, FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to Brenda Wood, FAX 812-854-3805 or e-mailed to [email protected] . All required information must be received on or before 13 January 2008 at 3:00 PM local time. Note: This requirement is being issued on the basis of a sole source to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), MEC, 1551 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA 01845 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 (a) (2). The basis for restricting competition is the proprietary information to MEC. The Government does not possess the Level III drawing package, specifications, test procedures, and test benches to allow for full and open competition. This equipment must meet the OEM specifications and integrate with existing equipment, the Band 9/10 Transmitter, in terms of form, fit, function and compatibility.

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