Notice of Intent to Award: Sole Source to KVH Industries

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific)

hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price

purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with KVH Industries. The requirement is for

the purchase of the following:

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY

0001 RSNF 800 1

0002 STATIC IP ONE-TIME SET-UP FEE 1

0003 STATIC IP MONTHLY MAINTENACE FEE 1

0004 ACTIVATION FEE 1

The above supplies are for KVH antennas that are already installed on ships. These

antennas only work off of KVH airtime contracts. The cost to install other antennas would

exceed any cost savings garnered from a competitive re-compete for this support. These

are reoccurring annual subscriptions. KVH system only works on KVH airtime contract, no

other options available. Systems already in place and installed in KSA.

This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the Government not

to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the

government. The applicable NAICS Code is 517410 and the business size standard is 35

million dollars.

The point of contact for this announcement is Asim Hicks at asim.hicks@navy.mil

Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not

binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they

can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may

identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments,

questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to

asim.hicks@navy.mil by 11 January 2021 at 1530 PST. Questions by phone or fax will

not be considered.