Block Up-Converters

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to solicit and negotiate an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with COMTECH/XICOM for Block Upconverters (BUCs) (P/N 305-0343-111) on a Sole Source Basis. This IDIQ will provide for the acquisition for up to 79 BUCs with a guaranteed minimum of 29 each over 3 years.  Design and data rights are proprietary to COMTECH/XICOM, and only their BUC is compatible with the existing modifications on the AvL1278KFD antenna boom.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the publication of the applicable synopsis.

This announcement constitutes the only public announcement prior to Order placement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award this order, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. The Contracting Office is NAWCAD NAVAIR, Code 2.5.2.4.2, Building 120, Rm 180, Lakehurst NJ. 08733

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to solicit and negotiate an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with COMTECH/XICOM for Block Upconverters (BUCs) (P/N XTS-25K-B1) on a Sole Source Basis. This IDIQ will provide for the acquisition for up to 79 BUCs with a guaranteed minimum of 29 each over 3 years. Design and data rights are proprietary to COMTECH/XICOM, and only their BUC is compatible with the existing modifications on the AvL1278KFD antenna boom.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the publication of the applicable synopsis.

This announcement constitutes the only public announcement prior to Order placement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award this order, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. The Contracting Office is NAWCAD NAVAIR, Code 2.5.2.4.2, Building 120, Rm 180, Lakehurst NJ. 08733

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The Naval Air Systems Command intends to solicit and negotiate an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) with COMTECH/XICOM for Block Upconverters (BUCs) (P/N XTS-25K-B1) on a Sole Source Basis. This IDIQ will provide for the acquisition for up to 79 BUCs with a guaranteed minimum of 29 each over 3 years.  Design and data rights are proprietary to COMTECH/XICOM, and only their BUC is compatible with the existing modifications on the AvL1278KFD antenna boom.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS AND NO COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION WILL BE ISSUED. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the publication of the applicable synopsis.

This announcement constitutes the only public announcement prior to Order placement. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award this order, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. The Contracting Office is NAWCAD NAVAIR, Code 2.5.2.4.2, Building 120, Rm 180, Lakehurst NJ. 08733