GRiDCASE Rugged Laptop Controllers

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) GRiDCASE 1590 Rugged Laptop GM-L TS Controller, Qty: 6 EA

 2) G31-1595-225 Hard Drive Spare, Qty: 6 EA

This requirement is sole sourced to GriD Defense Systems, Ltd., 85-87 Holtspur Lane, Woobum Green, Buckinghamshire HP10 0AU, UK. These parts are Configuration Controlled items by the USAF for the GMLTS, no alternate parts are allowed. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any form 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 N6893623Q0015 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. Responses must be emailed to Andrea McGuire at Andrea.m.mcguire2.civ@us.navy.mil 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 N6893623Q0015 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

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