Connectors, cable assemblies for the NSWCCD Bayview Detachment

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for the procurement of cable assemblies and electrical waterproof connectors. Requirement will also include engineering services. The cable assemblies and connectors will be in support of scale measurement testing at the NSWC's Acoustic Research Lab in Bayview, ID.  The cable assemblies are available through a manufacturer, SEACON/Brantner and Associates Inc of El Cajon, CA.   The NAICS code is 334417 and the business size standard is 500 employees. 

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Brantner and Associates.  The proposed action is for the procurement of supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: Brantner and Associates are the manufacturer of these cable assemblies and the waterproof connectors.  The cable assemblies will fit existing sensors and transducers that also use connectors to fit into an existing machined submarine model with hull penetrations. These cable assemblies use electrical connectors that are a proprietary design of Brantner.   The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to SEACON/Brantner and Associates using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. 

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 11 April 2015.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by 04/11/2015 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.  

 Inquiries should be directed to Patricia Perzella at patricia.perzella@navy.mil