Synopsis.docx

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) Philadelphia, intends to procure services under the Incremental Upgrade Plus Traceable Calibration Program, on a sole source basis, with National Instruments Corporation, 11500 North Mopac Expressway, Austin, TX 78759-3504. National Instruments shall provide warranty and calibration services for the following equipment covered under the program:

National Instruments is the original manufacturer of this equipment and is the only company that presently has an integral knowledge of the equipment to provide the calibration, maintenance, repair and replacement services. The Government, therefore, intends to solicit and negotiate this requirement under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. A Firm Fixed Price contract is anticipated.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any and all responses must be received within 15 days of this synopsis notice. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based on the responses received to this synopsis is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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