Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Frigate Fire Test

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for Frigate (FFG 62) Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Plan.  The NAICS code is 541330 and the Product/Service Code is R425.

The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to TES, LLC.  The proposed action is for Frigate (FFG 62) Live Fire Test and Evaluation (LFT&E) Plan for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii).  The basis for restricting competition is for the following reason: The source has established proprietary rights, limited rights in data, patent rights, copyrights, or secret processes in the item or service required. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to TES, LLC using Simplified Acquisition Procedures.       

Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than April 21, 2022.  This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals.  However, all responses received by April 21, 2022 at 2:00 PM EST will be considered by the Government.  A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  

Inquiries should be directed to Steven Besanko at steven.besanko@navy.mil.