This is a COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION in accordance with the information in FAR Subpart 12.6 using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This combined synopsis/solicitation will be posted on NECO/FBO satisfies the requirement of FAR 5.201(b)(1)(i). (http://www.neco.nayy.mil) and www.fbo.gov.
THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE SOURCE UNDER AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.302 FOR THIS PROCUREMENT ACTION. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETETIVE QUOTES OR PROPOSALS.
The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (PHD), Port Hueneme, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis, Sole Source, the following items:
1. 510-1088-F00-00 Custom VME Chassis, Quantity: 6 EA
The Government reserves the right to award on an all or nothing, or partial basis.
The NAICS code is: 334119 and the size standard: 500 Employees. This combined synopsis/solicitation is a "SOLE SOURCE" to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) due to "Proprietary" rights. The contract type will be a Firm, Fixed Price.
This requirement is SOLE SOURCED to: Tracewell Systems as the only source that can provide these units which will support the Tomahawk Weapons System.
Tracewell Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of these custom VME Chassis and only source that can provide the necessary capabilities to support this Weapons System. These units will work in conjunction with existing hardware and software currently installed in Tactical Tomahawk Weapons Control System (TTWCS).  This OEM has proprietary rights to this equipment and they are the only known source that can meet the Governments required specifications. Any firms believing that they can provide the material may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice. It must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy or reliability of the material without causing programmatic hardship. All responsible sources may submit a quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Respond to Lisa Ray, Purchasing Agent, and Nelson Nailat, Contracting Officer, by Email to: [email protected] and [email protected] (Preferred Method) OR by mail to: Commander, Code 022, NSWC PHD, Bldg. 1215 Acquisition Dept, 4363 Missile Way, Pt. Hueneme, CA 93043 Attn: Lisa Ray.
Attached the Request for Quotation (RFQ) solicitation number is N63394-13-T-0054. This solicitation documents and incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2005-26 and DFARS Change Notice 20080722. It is the responsibility of the contractor to be familiar with the applicable clauses and provisions. The clauses may be accessed in full text at these addresses: www.acqnet.gov/far and http://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dfars/index.htm