Sole source - continuous wave illumination (CWI) traveling wave tubes (TWT) new production, repair, and refurbishment

N00164-16-R-WP05 - SOLE SOURCE - CONTINUOUS WAVE ILLUMINATION (CWI) TRAVELING WAVE TUBES (TWT) NEW PRODUCTION, REPAIR, AND REFURBISHMENT - FSC 5960 - NAICS 334419

Anticipated Issue Date: 19 JUN 2016 - Anticipated Closing Date: 19 JUL 2016 - 2:00 PM EDT

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC), Crane Division, Crane, IN 47522 has a requirement for the production, repair, and refurbishment of CWI TWT, which is intended to be awarded on a five (5) year Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. The NSWC, Crane Division anticipates placing FFP delivery orders for new production CWI TWT, CWI TWT repair services, CWI TWT refurbishment services, and data in accordance with Contract Data Requirements Lists DD Form 1423. Delivery terms are anticipated to be F.O.B Origin, inspection and acceptance at source with final inspection and acceptance at destination. The anticipated contract is a follow-on effort to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) in support of new and currently-fielded systems.

The contract award will be conducted on a sole source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. Communication and Power Industries (CPI), 811 Hansen Way, Palo Alto, California 94304 (CAGE 99313) is currently the only responsible source capable of fulfilling these requirements. The basis for restricting competition is the lack of sufficient technical data and unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirements through any other source.

Disclaimer: The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. This pre-solicitation notice is for information only and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government to solicit contractual offers or award contracts. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any questions submitted or information provided as a result of this notice. This is not a solicitation or a promise to issue a solicitation, and this information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.

The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be made available through http://www.fbo.gov. The RFP is anticipated to be provided to CPI Palo Alto, CA through electronic mail. The proposed noncompetitive action is anticipated to be awarded under FAR part 15, contracting by negotiations. Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation to the point of contact listed below, which shall be considered by the agency. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Communication and Power Industries (CPI) directly.

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The Point of Contact for this effort is Mr. Dan Seaman, e-mail: andrew.seaman@navy.mil or Telephone: 812-854-8296. The mailing address is: Naval Surface Warfare Center Crane Division, attention Dan Seaman, Code 0241 Bldg 121, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522-5001.

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