Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Brandywine

The Naval Information Warfare Center, Pacific (NIWC Pacific) has issued a Special Notice of Intent to Award a sole source purchase order to Brandywine Communications, located in Santa Ana, California. The notice, posted on January 28, 2025, outlines a procurement for specific technical equipment for the Department of the Navy Information Warfare Systems Command. The contract falls under the Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing NAICS category (334220), with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The procurement will utilize Acquisition of Commercial Items under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under FAR Part 13. The specific items to be purchased include three Modular Master Clock MGU A4-PTPP units and associated shipping.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to inform potential contractors about the government's intent to award a firm fixed price purchase order directly to Brandywine Communications on a sole source basis. The notice emphasizes that it is not a request for quote, and the government retains sole discretion in completing the acquisition. Contractors should note that phone or fax questions will not be considered, and the opportunity is not open to competitive bidding. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code 58 (Comm/Detect/Coherent Radiation) and targets a specific technical equipment need for the naval information warfare system. Eligibility is implicitly limited to Brandywine Communications as the sole source provider, with no specific set-aside provisions mentioned. The notice serves as a transparent communication of the government's procurement intent while maintaining the flexibility to adjust the acquisition process as needed.