Intent to sole source united states technologies, INC for blue coat evaluation

This is an intended sole source announcement. Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic
(NIWC Atlantic), Code 22130, intends to award a firm fixed price purchase order
evaluation of repairs for Blue Coat Packet Shaper Devices on the attached requirement.
The requested evaluation and repairs of Blue Coat Packer Shaper devices. These devices
are necessary for proper operation. To deviate from the approved configuration, or item
description would adversely affect the standard configuration and require extensive
software and / or hardware installation changes not feasible with existing Navy Working
Capital Funding provided for system sustainment. These exact part numbers are no
longer manufactured and must be repaired.
This announcement is in accordance with requirement listed above, under the authority
of FAR 6.302-1 – Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will
satisfy agency requirements. This synopsis is posted for informational purposes only and
is not a request for competitive offers. A determination by the Government not to
compete this proposed action based on responses to this notice is solely within the
discretion of the Government. No electronic or hard copy Request for Quote (RFQ) will be
prepared or made available for distribution.
This is not a request for competitive quotes; however, all quotes received in writing
within the request for quote due date of this notice will be considered by the
Government.
Quotes must be submitted via email to: brianna.durtschi@navy.mil and are due by 2:00
p.m.
Eastern Standard Time, 13 April 2022. This action is conducted under FAR Part 13. The
applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is 334290. System
Award Management (SAM) registration is required for all vendors doing business with the
Department of Defense (DoD). Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area
Workflow (WAWF). Information can be found at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/ .
Vendor training is available on the internet at https://piee.eb.mil/piee-landing/ .