Federal Bid

Last Updated on 09 Mar 2018 at 9 AM
Sources Sought
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Intent to sole source procurement of NSN 6625-01-584-5846 (Signal Generator)

Solicitation ID 6625-01-584-5846
Posted Date 07 Feb 2018 at 8 PM
Archive Date 09 Mar 2018 at 5 AM
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Contracting Office Dla Aviation - Bsm
Agency Department Of Defense
Location United states
 

SUBJECT

 

 

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of NSN 6625-01-584-5846 (Signal Generator).

 

ITEM DESCRIPTION

 

 

NSN 6625-01-584-5846 is a Synthesized High Performance Signal Generator is used on the B-1B Intermediate Automated Test Equipment (IATE) for the Radar/Electronic Warfare (R/EW) Test Stations. This Signal Generator synthesizes signal sources with high resolution phase-lock capability and generates both discrete CW frequencies and broad and narrow band sweeps across various frequencies.

 

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION

 

 

The original equipment manufacturer for NSN 6625-01-584-5846 (Signal Generator) is Anritsu Company (CAGE: 1CPM8), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Anritsu is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the NSN performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment. 

 

INTEREST

 

 

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Anritsu Company for the manufacture of NSN 6625-01-584-5846 (Signal Generator). Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 22 February 2018 to DLA Aviation ([email protected]) and Jennifer Thomas ([email protected]).  The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

 

DISCLAIMER

 

 

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal.  It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.   Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.   Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.

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