Notice of Intent to Sole Source - N6134026Q1013.docx

Pre-solicitation Notice: N6134026Q1013 – BATTLE Lab Varjo Headsets NAICS: 334111 Electronic Computer Manufacturing PSC: 5963 Electronic Modules

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Naval Air Warfare Center Training Systems Division (NAWCTSD) Orlando, in support of the NAWCTSD BATTLE Lab, intends to award, on a sole source basis, a purchase order to RAVE Computer Association, Inc. (RAVE Computer) to procure supplies to be used in ongoing and future research and development efforts. This effort includes, but is not limited to, the procurement and custom modification of brand-name headsets, computers, and peripherals. These components are specifically designed for rapid deployment in secure or restricted environments.

The contract is planned for RAVE Computer under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 13.101(b), “Contracting officers may solicit from a single source based on a determination and findings that only one source is reasonably available.” RAVE Computer is a woman-owned small business, and is the only Varjo-authorized manufacturer/reseller of the required headset/computer bundle. RAVE Computer supplies equipment that require a unique combination of security and technical specifications that cannot be met by another vendor, including: TAA-compliant manufacturing process; Secure Focal Edition Non-RF configuration; optimized display and resolution, visual pass through, field of view, refresh rate, and comfort; and pre-assembled/installed and compatible software/hardware suitable for use in secure environment. No other vendor can deliver this requirement without causing unacceptable delays in fulfilling our mission. Based on market research, the determination was made not to compete this procurement since no viable alternative exists.

This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. It is a notice outlining the Government’s intent to contract on a sole source basis with RAVE Computer. Interested sources are solicited to provide their written technical capabilities. Written response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Interested sources must submit detailed written technical capabilities to produce a solution to meet the needs of the Government. Detailed written capabilities must be submitted by email to the Contract Specialist, Alyssa Comellas (alyssa.a.comellas.civ@us.navy.mil), in an electronic format that is compatible with MS Word by Close of Business (5:00PM EST) 5 June 2026. Verbal submissions via phone will not be honored.

All information shall be furnished at no cost or obligation to the Government. Responses shall be limited to no more than TEN (10) pages. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This notice is not to be considered a request for quotations or proposals. No solicitation document is available. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice, but will be used to determine if a comparable source is available and more advantageous to the Government. If no written challenge to this synopsis is received (or if a response is received, but determined it cannot meet the Government’s need), the Government will continue to pursue a sole source procurement to RAVE Computer under FAR RFO 13.101(b) based on the rationale provided above. If conducted as a sole source procurement, a separate synopsis will not follow. This synopsis will satisfy the intent of the requirements under FAR RFO 5.101.

Matters pertaining to this notification may be directed to Alyssa Comellas at 904-969-1795 or via email at alyssa.a.comellas.civ@us.navy.mil or Allison Laera at 904-969-2136 or allison.m.laera.civ@us.navy.mil.