Notice of Intent to Sole Source- AM-2321/SIA Audio Frequency Amplifier (New Purchase)

In accordance with FAR 5.2, this is a notification of a proposed sole-source contract action to Dynalec Corporation.

The United States Coast Guard intends to solicit and award on a sole source basis under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b) to Dynalec Corporation, 87 W. Main Street, PO Box 188, Sodus, New York, 14551-1137.  This procurement is being conducted under Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) - only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

This requirement is to procure Qty of 3 Audio Frequency Amplifiers, part number: 60526, NSN: 5895-00-226-6522, for the Shipboard Alarm & Announcing System (A&AS).

Dynalec is the only source capable of providing the required Audio Frequency Amplifiers. The equipment being purchased is used to support Shipboard Alarm & Announcing Systems on various cutter platforms. This hardware is proprietary and there is only one authorized reseller- Dynalec, which is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Due to the proprietary nature of the Audio Frequency Amplifiers, there is no way to modify products by other manufacturers to work with the USCG’s existing components or equipment.

All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. Interested vendors may submit their capabilities and qualifications to perform the effort in writing to the identified point of contact no later than (NLT) 1:00 PM ET of Wednesday, 11 June 2025.  

A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort on a full and open competition basis, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government.

This notice of intent is NOT a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for competitive quotes. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice. Interested parties may submit any information for consideration by the Government to the Contract Specialist, Ann M. Leuters, Email: Ann.M.Leuters@uscg.mil and the Contracting Officer, Brian J. Eichelberger, Email: Brian.j.eichelberger@uscg.mil with Notice ID number referenced in the subject line.