Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Simulator

This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirement of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Indian Head Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technology Division (NSWC IHEODTD), Contracts Department, Code 02 intends to award a contract for the purchase of a Global Positioning System (GPS) Satellite Simulator on a sole source basis with Spirent Federal Systems, Inc. (CAGE 1VBX4), 1402 W State Road Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. Spirent Federal Systems, Inc. is the only qualified vendor capable of providing a GPS satellite simulator with Modernized Navstar Security Algorithm (MNSA) M-Code.  This allows testing of both the performance and the security features of the Military GPS User Equipment (MGUE) in the unit under test. Security Approval for the Spirent SimMNSA product has been granted by the Global Positioning System Directorate.  This is the only company to provide this solution for simulating classified GPS signals.

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. No solicitation will be available for this procurement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

All interested sources shall provide the organization name, address, point of contact, phone number, fax number, e-mail address, business size, taxpayer identification number, DUNS number, and CAGE Code.  In addition, all interested sources shall provide a summary of their company's capabilities.

All responding sources must email their response submissions no later than 5 April 2019 to:

NSWC IHEODTD

Attn: Lawrence Miller

4515 McMahon Road, Bldg. 435

Indian Head, MD 20640

[email protected]@navy.mil

2) NSWC IHEODTD

Attn: Willy Quiambao

4081 N. Jackson Road, Bldg. 841

Indian Head, MD 20640-5035

[email protected]

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