Portable and Mobile Radios and Associated Components

The Harris brand name portable radios and associated portable components were removed from this requirement.  Contract award includes only the Harris brand name mobile radios and associated mobile components.

Solicitation N68335-13-R-0171 is posted at www.FedBid.com under Buy # 482837. The Government is conducting an online competitive reverse auction, which is being facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc. The reverse auction is underway at www.FedBid.com. Contractors are advised that they must check www.FedBid.com for the most current documents pertaining to this solicitation. Hard copies of the solicitation and amendments WILL NOT be mailed to the contractors.
All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com. There is no cost to register, review procurement data, or make a bid on www.FedBid.com. Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration. Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com.
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Solicitation N68335-13-R-0171 is posted at www.FedBid.com under Buy # 482837.  The Government is conducting an online competitive reverse auction, which is being facilitated by the third-party reverse auction provider, FedBid, Inc.  The reverse auction is underway at www.FedBid.com.  Contractors are advised that they must check www.FedBid.com for the most current documents pertaining to this solicitation.  Hard copies of the solicitation and amendments WILL NOT be mailed to the contractors.

All responsible Offerors that respond to this solicitation MUST submit their bid using the online exchange located at www.FedBid.com.  There is no cost to register, review procurement data, or make a bid on www.FedBid.com.  Offerors that are not currently registered to use www.FedBid.com should proceed to www.FedBid.com to complete their free registration.  Offerors that require special considerations or assistance may contact the FedBid Helpdesk at 877-9FEDBID (877-933-3243) or via email at clientservices@fedbid.com.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to procure Harris Corporation brand name portable and mobile radios and associated components as identified in the attached list under a limited source competitive procurement for Harris brand equipment under the authority of 10.U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The solicitation will be open to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and all authorized distributors of Harris equipment only. This procurement will support the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Response Enterprise (CRE) systems that interface with first responders, National Guard teams, military tactical components, law enforcement, and other Department of Defense entities.
The CRE systems have a validated, controlled system architecture that includes the required Harris portable and mobile radios and associated components identified in the attached list. Harris Corporation is the only known manufacturer of portable and mobile radios that meet all CRE system requirements. These radios meet the configuration management, Information Assurance, interoperability, and physical size and weight requirements of fielded CRE systems, enabling the Government to maintain interoperability and compatibility within the approved and currently fielded CRE systems' baselines.

As a result of the solicitation, NAWCADLKE intends to award one (1) two (2) year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (maximum quantities indicated in attached list). Award will be based on a determination of "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable".

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to procure Harris Corporation brand name portable and mobile radios and associated components as identified in the attached list under a limited source competitive procurement for Harris brand equipment under the authority of 10.U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The solicitation will be open to the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and all authorized distributors of Harris equipment only. This procurement will support the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Response Enterprise (CRE) systems that interface with first responders, National Guard teams, military tactical components, law enforcement, and other Department of Defense entities.
 
The CRE systems have a validated, controlled system architecture that includes the required Harris portable and mobile radios and associated components identified in the attached list. Harris Corporation is the only known manufacturer of portable and mobile radios that meet all CRE system requirements. These radios meet the configuration management, Information Assurance, interoperability, and physical size and weight requirements of fielded CRE systems, enabling the Government to maintain interoperability and compatibility within the approved and currently fielded CRE systems' baselines.

As a result of the solicitation, NAWCADLKE intends to award one (1) two (2) year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (maximum quantities indicated in attached list). Award will be based on a determination of "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable".

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ, intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Harris Corporation for portable and mobile radios and associated components as identified in the attached list in support of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Response Enterprise (CRE) systems that interface with first responders, National Guard teams, military tactical components, law enforcement, and other Department of Defense entities. This procurement is expected to be a two (2) year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (maximum quantities indicated in attached list).
The Government intends to procure the above requirements in accordance with the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. The CRE systems have a validated, controlled system architecture that includes the required Harris portable and mobile radios and associated components identified in the attached list. Harris Corporation is the only known manufacturer capable of providing the portable and mobile radios that meet all CRE system requirements. These radios meet the configuration management, Information Assurance, interoperability, and physical size and weight requirements of fielded CRE systems, enabling the Government to maintain interoperability and compatibility within the approved and currently fielded CRE systems' baselines.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This notice is for information purposes only. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ, intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Harris Corporation for portable and mobile radios and associated components as identified in the attached list in support of the Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and high Yield Explosive (CBRNE) Response Enterprise (CRE) systems that interface with first responders, National Guard teams, military tactical components, law enforcement, and other Department of Defense entities. This procurement is expected to be a two (2) year firm fixed price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract (maximum quantities indicated in attached list).

The Government intends to procure the above requirements in accordance with the statutory authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. The CRE systems have a validated, controlled system architecture that includes the required Harris portable and mobile radios and associated components identified in the attached list. Harris Corporation is the only known manufacturer capable of providing the portable and mobile radios that meet all CRE system requirements. These radios meet the configuration management, Information Assurance, interoperability, and physical size and weight requirements of fielded CRE systems, enabling the Government to maintain interoperability and compatibility within the approved and currently fielded CRE systems' baselines.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This notice is for information purposes only. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.