N66001-24-Q-6303- Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Vantage Associates, Inc.

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC PACIFIC) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Commercial, Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Vantage Associates, Inc. The requirement is for the purchase of the following:
ITEM 0001 P/N: 0211428-1 QTY: 5 Description: FSS Radome Grey, Port
ITEM 0002 P/N: 0212465-1 QTY: 5 Description: FSS Radome Grey, Starboard
ITEM 0003 P/N: 0212699-1 QTY: 10 Description: Cover Panel, (Right)
ITEM 0004 P/N: 0212700-1 QTY: 10 Description: Cover Panel, (Left)

The radome and cover panel dimension are required to interface with the Government's current configuration.. Specifically, the fabrication of the units is especially sensitive to fabrication materials, tolerances, and lay-up. Only Vantage has the architectural knowledge and fabrication techniques to meet these critical requirements since they manufactured the identical parts for the same antenna system in the past.
Based on the attached redacted approved Justification and Approval (J&A), the agency has identified only one reasonable source, and no other supplier will satisfy agency requirements.
A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. However, all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. The applicable NAICS Code is 334511 and the business size is 1,350 employees.
The point of contract for this announcement is Hannah Chichester at hannah.m.chichester.civ@us.navy.mil .
Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. A copy of the Request for Quote will be made available upon request. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to hannah.m.chichester.civ@us.navy.mil by 12 August 2024 at 1200 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.

Awarded contract N6600124P6303 to Vantage Associates, Inc for 495050 on 2024-09-23.