Signal Generator for P-8A (Solicitation)

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a contract on a limited competition basis between Keysight Technologies, Inc., and its authorized distributors, for the procurement of Signal Generator, P/N: N9310A, NSN: 6625-01-576-8930, to perform testing and adjustment of the automatic direction finding system in support of the P-8A Poseidon Program.

The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own current data drawings or other specifications to permit full and open competition. Keysight Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of the signal generator and owns proprietary rights to the technical data and drawings for the signal generator required for the P-8 aircraft. No solicitation package is available for this procurement.

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. The Point of Contact is Cheryl Abele, cheryl.a.abele@navy.mil.

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