Sole source - brand name only sony cameras

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Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for
P/N FCBEX1020-EM15653
Custom Sony FCB-EX1020 Block Camera, in EM15653 Housing, Black 8" Pigtail Cable (Standard Length) w/ Mil Spec MS3116F-14-12P Connector & 4-40 Threads

SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, BRAND NAME ONLY SONY IN ACCORDANCE WITH INFORMATION FOUND ON CLIN 0001, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(c). This is being sole sourced because these particular Sony Cameras are already incorporated into an approved system and must meet and interface with existing software. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-14-T-0236; is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted via FedBizOpps. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the FedBizOpps site for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to Becky Helton FAX 812-854-1747 or e-mailed to becky.helton@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 07 AUG 2014 2:30 PM EASTERN TIME.