GPS-aided Inertial Navigation System

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open basis the following items: 1) VN-200 Rugged GPS-aided Inertial Navigation System, Qty 100 each. This requirement is sole sourced to VectorNav Technologies, Inc., 10501 Markison Road, Dallas, TX 75238, as the only vendor able to produce this requirement due to being the sole manufacturer and distributor of their product. These units will be used as direct replacements of existing end of life cycle units manufactured by VectorNav Technologies, LLC.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893619Q0069 and provide a capability statement that clearly states the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

Written responses shall be submitted by e-mail to the point(s) of contact listed below or mailed to the Contracting Office Address listed below no later than 5 days from this notice date.

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