Amplifiers- Sole Source- Instruments Inc.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR Part 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A) "supplies may be deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of…highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in (A) substantial duplication in cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition". The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with Instruments Inc. for two (2) S40-2M3 amplifier, one (1) S16-2M2-2 amplifier, one (1) S40-2m4-2 amplifier, and one (1) conversion of a S40 2m4 into a S40-2m4-2.

The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2005-95 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20161222. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS. The NAICS code is 334220 and the Small Business Standard is 5996.

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 10:00 AM on 14 May, 2020. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 14 May, 2020 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.

Responses to this notice are due on or before 10:00 AM ET 14 May, 2020 by email at chelsea.bligh@navy.mil .

Point of Contact for this notice is Chelsea Bligh, chelsea.bligh@navy.mil.