Portable Data Loader for P-8A

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Tech S.A.T. for the procurement of Portable Data Loader, ARINC-615 USB External Adapter Kit, NSN: 7025-12-400-0015, P/N: 403562-001 to support the P-8A aircraft. P/N 403562-001 is used to connect the laptop USB port on one end and the ARINC-615 port on the A/C. This connection allows data to be loaded to the P-8 aircraft by attaching the ports on the P-8 A/C.
Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source delivery order to Tech S.A.T., as this company is considered the only responsible source capable to provide the commercial common support equipment required to support the P-8A aircraft. Tech S.A.T. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the support equipment and owns all proprietary rights to the engineering data and detailed product drawings; therefore, Tech S.A.T. is the only source capable of providing the support equipment to meet the Government requirement.

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government in determining whether or not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. Responses should reference N68335-16-T-0432. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Cheryl Abele, Phone: (732) 323-2800, E-mail: cheryl.abele@navy.mil.

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Added: Aug 18, 2016 12:44 pm The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to enter into sole source negotiations with Tech S.A.T. for the procurement of Portable Data Loader, ARINC-615 USB External Adapter Kit, NSN: 7025-12-400-0015, P/N: 403562-001 to support the P-8A aircraft. P/N 403562-001 is used to connect the laptop USB port on one end and the ARINC-615 port on the A/C. This connection allows data to be loaded to the P-8 aircraft by attaching the ports on the P-8 A/C.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source delivery order to Tech S.A.T., as this company is considered the only responsible source capable to provide the commercial common support equipment required to support the P-8A aircraft. Tech S.A.T. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer of the support equipment and owns all proprietary rights to the engineering data and detailed product drawings; therefore, Tech S.A.T. is the only source capable of providing the support equipment to meet the Government requirement.

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government in determining whether or not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. Responses should reference N68335-16-T-0432. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Cheryl Abele, Phone: (732) 323-2800, E-mail: cheryl.abele@navy.mil.