Sole source – brand name sony FCBEX980S camera

N00164-21-Q-0143 – SOLE SOURCE – BRAND NAME SONY FCBEX980S CAMERA

FSG 5855 - NAICS 333316

ISSUE DATE 07-JUNE-2021 – CLOSING DATE 24-JUNE-2021 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a Brand Name requirement for a quantity of 100 each Sony FCBEX980S CCD Cameras

The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Aegis Electronic Group, Inc. Cage Code 06BS2, out of Oconto, Wisconsin under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because This camera is part of the visual tracking system for the Toplite Electro-Optic System, which is a part of the MK 38 Gun Weapon System used on multiple ship classes.  The Sony FCBEX980S Camera was designed into the Toplite Electro-Optic System (EOS) by the OEM, Rafael, an Israeli supplier.  This camera works with a specific magnifying lens and the EOS software to provide accurate visual targeting for the MK 38 Gun Weapon System.  A change in cameras would require a change in lenses as well as potential software changes, and the mounting scheme would need to be modified.  The estimated time to complete the evaluation and implementation of another camera system is 12-18 months.  The estimated cost, including parts and labor, is $530,500.  Sony is no longer manufacturing this camera, so locating vendors who still have unused cameras in stock has been difficult.  Aegis currently has 100 new cameras, but they may only be available for a limited time.  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.

Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-21-Q-0143 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

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All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://beta.sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation. 

For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award.

Offers shall be e-mailed to rose.brown@navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 24-JUNE-2021 at 5:00PM EASTERN TIME.