Notice of intent to award sole source

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes and the proposed/contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends to negotiate with only one source. The Government intends to award on a sole source basis, a firm fixed price contract to Norsat International, Inc; 4020 VIKING WAY SUITE 110 ; RICHMOND ,02 ,V6V 2-N2 CANADA. Norsat is the only provider of the Defense Video and Imagery Distribution System (DVIDS) and the associated encoders that has been qualified across the DOD (DVIDS) Network. The NAICS code is 517410 and the FSC is 5820. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal. However, all proposals received within 10 days after date of this notice will be considered. All respondents shall be registered in System for Award Management (SAM.GOV). A determination by the Government not to compete 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 in the future. All correspondence shall be written and sent via email to Donna.w.guarrera.civ@mail.mil. Point of contact for this announcement is Donna Guarrera, Contract Specialist.