Sole source -coupler/load/waveguide assemblies

Added: Mar 19, 2018 4:02 pm N00164-18-Q-0072- SOLE SOURCE -COUPLER/LOAD/WAVEGUIDE ASSEMBLIES- FSG 5905- NAICS 334419
ISSUE DATE 19 MAR 2018 - CLOSING DATE 22 MAR 2018 -12:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- The coupler/Load/Waveguide Assemblies contained with the various frequency band producer of these components. They are RF components used to reduce the operational risks for maintaining the ALQ-99 various band water loads. Microwave Engineering Corporation (MEC) is the OEM and they have been the only sole producer of these components due to the proprietary rights.

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; Microwave Engineering Corporation Cage Code: 06351 under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 only one source will satisfy the requirement. This is being sole sourced because this product must be compatible in all aspects with existing systems presently installed. Microwave Engineering Corporation is the OEM and owning all proprietary rights. 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 N00164-18-Q-0072 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. Email to theresa.a.jones2@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 23 MAR 2018 12:00 PM EASTERN TIME.