Notice of Intent to Sole Source UEC Electronics Inc.

Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Atlantic intends to award a sole-source contract to UEC Electronics Inc. 5914 Howard Street, Hanahan, SC 29410 to
procure the
following components:
1. ASSY HNF BACKPLANE, 0126313-1 P/N: 0626A01-0; QTY: 12
The above components are currently fielded within Integrated Housing Group
Crypto
ship/shore shelves assemblies to the Advanced Narrowband Digital Voice Terminal
(ANDVT). These backplanes require form, fit and function to ensure proper
integration
on Naval ship/shore platforms and sites. Backplanes were originally
manufactured in the
early 1970's and are no longer mass-produced by any other known manufacturer.
Additional units are required for installation and sustainment of new
construction
platforms.
The authority for soliciting from a single source is FAR 13.106(b)(1). The
Government
anticipates the award of a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order.
The proposed contract action is for supplies for which the Government intends
to solicit
and negotiate with a single source under authority of FAR 13.106-2. Interested
firms
may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This
notice of
intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the
Government not
to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice 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.
Responses and/or questions should be directed to Justin Maner;
justin.maner@navy.mil.
This notice is also posted on the SPAWAR e-Commerce website at https://e-
commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil..