RF Multi-Band 50 Watt Amplifier

Added: Aug 05, 2016 4:17 pm

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, intends to negotiate and award, on a sole source basis, a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) delivery order to AR Kalmus Corp, DBA: AR Modular, Bothell, Washington for the procurement of fifty-five (55) EACH, 50 Watt Booster Amplifier ,P/N AR-50.   The amplifier will be integrated into the Radio Integration System (RIS) 3.0.  This procurement is in support of the NAWCAD, Special Communications Missions Solutions (SCMS) Division. 

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." AR Modular is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AR-50 and therefore is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis and in a cost effective manner in order to meet fleet requirements.  AR Modular's  AR-50 is the only tested, certified, and approved amplifier for the RIS configuration. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to Danielle Ramos using the contact information provided in this synopsis.