Netguard 5 connected system and accessories

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, a Firm-Fixed Price award to Charon Technologies LLC, Suite 100, 13615 Dulles Technology Drive, Herndon, VA 20171.  This procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures in accordance with FAR parts 12 and 13.

The purpose of the acquisition is to purchase and install the Netguard 5 connected system and accessories at the USCG office in Chesapeake, VA.  Charon Technologies LLC is the manufacturer of the unit with factory trained technical service personnel and authorized installer.  Charon Technologies LLC also has the proprietary rights for the software needed to upgrade the system.

This action is being taken in accordance with FAR 13.106-1(b).  A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  The Government does not intend to pay for information provided in response to this notice.  This notice serves as both a synopsis of the requirement and public notice of the USCG’s intent to sole source.

Written responses to this notice shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement.  All responses shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer via e-mail to Jazmine.T.Gordon@uscg.mil by 2:00 PM Eastern Time on March 27, 2020 reference number 70Z02320QR6200700.

Negotiations will be conducted with Charon Technologies LLC., as the only source and a purchase order will be issued without any additional notices being posted.  As a result of this notice, a separate award notice or further public notices shall not be made.  This notice constitutes all of the USCG’s public notice requirements.