N66001-22-Q-6297 - Notice of Intent to Sole Source to VIASAT, Inc.

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific), San Diego, CA
hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a firm fixed price purchase order on a
noncompetitive basis with VIASAT, Inc. The requirement is for the purchase of the following:

MFR: VIASAT, INC.
Part No.: 1299874
Description: BATS-E 1500, Battlefield Awareness Targeting System - Embedded (BATS-E) L-16, Radio, 63
Watt
Quantity: 2 Each

The aforementioned BATS-E radio will be put into a lab at NIWC to to support Link 16 Non-Developmental
Item (NDI) terminal testing in support of PMA/PMW-101 acting as the Link 16 Lead service. The Link 16
Lead Service duty #3 requires the Link 16 Lead Service (PMA/PMW-101) to test and characterize NDI Link
16 terminals. The BATS-E will be used to conduct the NDI radio testing/characterization.

Based on the approved JNCP (Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement), which will be posted after
award, there is only one responsible source and no other supplier will satisfy the agencv requirement.

The point of contact for this announcement is Jon Oliveros, jonathan.c.oliveros.civ@us.navy.mil.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the Government not to compete based
upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. The applicable NAICS code is
334220 and the business size standard is 1,250 employees.

Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. The notice is
not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be
considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this
synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via email to
jonathan.c.oliveros.civ@us.navy.mil by Monday, 30 May 2022 at 10:00 AM PST. Questions by phone or
fax will not be considered.