Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for the purchase of ANTENNAS for C-27J Aircraft.

The Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to COBHAM ANTENNA SYSTEMS(CAGE CODE U1907) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), only one source reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. Only the exact part numbers listed on the Purchase Order will be accepted. All equipment must meet the OEM specifications. The specifications are proprietary to the OEM. Complete specifications and drawings for these components are not available for distribution by the Coast Guard. The original certification documentation from the OEM for each part number identified in the schedule is required to be included with the part at the time of shipment. In addition, if the source of supply is other than the OEM, documented traceability of the equipment to the OEM is required. Competition will be limited to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), or any source that can provide the part numbers identified in the schedule with the documentation certification requirements.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which, if received within five (10) calendar days after the date of the publication of this synopsis, will be considered. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based upon responses received as a result of this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

LINE ITEM REQUIREMENT

1. DESCRIPTION: Antenna
NSN: N/A
PN: 12-190-9P4
QTY: 4
Lead Time: _________