Sole source- IFF transponders

This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane.



The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate this contract as a Sole Source Procurement in accordance with statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The basis for restricting competition is due to licensing agreements between various OEM’s and C-130J aircraft manufacturer, for the government the duplication of cost to perform required certification testing and the lack of necessary technical data.

The proposed contract action is a firm fixed price for repairs, upgrades, and modifications which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, Raytheon Company, Baltimore, MD.



Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division intends to enter into a Firm Fixed Price supply contract IAW FAR Part 12, Commercial Procedures. This acquisition is subject to the Buy American Act. Inspection and Acceptance is to be at destination with deliver F.O.B. Destination: NSWC Crane, IN 47522-5001. Delivery is Inspection by DCMA and Acceptance at Destination, Crane, IN 47522-5001 365 Days ADC. Please reference delivery schedule in RFP N00164-13-R-WT29.

Since this is a sole source procurement, no solicitation will be available for download on the NECO and FedBizOpps website.

Responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. It is the responsibility of interested vendors submit offers to the Point of contact (POC) at NSWC Crane. The POC is Mr. Charles Noblitt : 812-854-3857 or email: Charles.noblitt@navy.mil