Sole source - datatrap II data/VOD recorder and accessories

N00164-20-Q-0210 – SOLE SOURCE - DATATRAP II DATA/VOD RECORDER AND ACCESORIES – FSG 5340 – NAICS 332510

ISSUE DATE 04 JUN 2020 – CLOSING DATE 08 JUN 2020 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for DATATRAP II DATA/VOD RECORDER AND ACCESORIES

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, MREL Group of Companies Limited, 1555 Sydenham Road, Kingston Ontario, Canada, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because MREL group of companies limited is the only manufacturer that offers the needed test equipment rugged enough to withstand the Environment that it will be subjected to.  Without sole source, other manufacturers test equipment available for purchased are not capable of meeting the mission requirements as shown in the product testing. Furthermore, if we were to have an open bid for a manufacturer to develop equal technologies, we would not meet our objective of having the test equipment available for our next test session, “Fall 2020”. 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 N00164-20-Q-0210 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.

Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov
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 Shelby.craig@navy.mil. All required information must be received on or before 08 JUN 2020 – 12:00 PM Eastern Time