SOLE SOURCE – Evaluation, Overhaul and Refurbishment of Kevlin Brand AN/SPS-48E Rotary Couplers

N0016419RWP56 – SOLE SOURCE – Evaluation, Overhaul and Refurbishment of Kevlin Brand AN/SPS-48E Rotary Couplers – PSC 5810[SHDCNCC01]  – NAICS 334419

Issue Date: 28 FEB 2020 – Closing Date: 14 MAR 2020 – 2:00 EST

Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the evaluation and overhaul of the AN/SPS-48E Kevlin Brand Rotary Couplers (P/N 2246B, 2246C, and 2246D). The anticipated contract will be for a minimum quantity of one with an estimated maximum value of $3,657,000. [SHDCNCC02] 

The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Cobham Microwave and Tool Company, Inc., (DBA Cobham Antenna Systems), under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. This is being sole sourced because there is only one responsible source, as Cobham owns all proprietary data rights to the Kevlin Brand Rotary Couplers. 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.

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All changes that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://beta.sam.gov/. 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. 

Questions or inquiries should be directed to Morgan Taylor, Code 0241, telephone 812-854-3627, e-mail morgan.l.taylor@navy.mil.  Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.