Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to iXblue Defense Systems, Inc.

This synopsis is hereby issued in accordance with FAR Part 5.201. The purpose of this synopsis is to

announce the Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific's intent to award

a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with iXblue Defense Systems, Inc. (CAGE:

3MFU2) of 27 WELLINGTON RD, Lincoln, RI, 02865-4411.

The requirement is exclusively for a leasing arrangement for one unit IXBlue, Marins M11 Inertial

Navigation System (INS). The M11 offers positional accuracy after extended use, heading accuracy within

certain limits, compatibility with commonly available marine aiding sensors including velocity logs and

depth sensors running PD0, PD6 and National Marine Electronics Association (NMEA) formats, smaller size

and power requirements, simultaneous connections, and no moving components.

The Government intends to negotiate solely with iXblue Defense Systems, Inc. under the authority of FAR

13.106-1(b). FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures, applies. The applicable NAICS Code is

532490 and the business size standard is $35.0 Millions of Dollars.

Please be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source believing that it can

fulfill the requirement may submit a quote which shall be considered by the agency. Comments, questions

or concerns regarding this notice or required for solicitation may be submitted via e-mail ONLY to

ryan.s.conrad@navy.mil by 26 Sept 2020. All responses received before said date will be considered by

the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A

determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to

this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the NIWC E-Commerce website at https://e-

commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil and upload your inquiry under NIWC Pacific/Simplified

Acquisitions/N66001-20-Q-6800.

All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM). Information can

be found at https://www.sam.gov. Complete SAM registration means a registered DUNS and CAGE Code

numbers. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.

Cognizant Contracting Office: NIWC Pacific, 53560 Hull St. San Diego, CA 92152.

Contracting Officer: David P. Leonard, David.p.leonard@navy.mil, 619-553-4521