This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a) (13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-07-T-0327; http://www.crane.navy.mil/supply/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 21 August 2007 at 3:00 PM CDT. 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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