Sole source - repair of the manportable surveillance and target acquisition radar (MSTAR) for the ground based operational surveillance system

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The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division has a requirement for the repair of the Manportable Surveillance and Target Acquisition Radar (MSTAR) for the Ground Based Operational Surveillance System to include labor, material, and equipment necessary to return the item to a serviceable condition in accordance with Statement of Work as follows: CLIN 0001: Evaluation MEA (Main Electronics Assembly, Part Number 599505-305); CLIN 0002: Evaluation AHA (Antenna Head Assembly, Part Number 599502-305); CLIN 0003: Category 1, Minor Repair MEA; CLIN 0004: Category 1, Minor Repair AHA; CLIN 0005: Category 2, Standard Repair MEA; CLIN 0006: Category 2, Standard Repair AHA; CLIN 0007: Category 3, Non-Standard repair MEA, contractor to provide an evaluation per CDRL A013 and a proposal to repair; CLIN 0008: Category 3, Non-Standard repair AHA, contractor to provide an evaluation per CDRL A013 and a proposal to repair; CLIN 0009: Replacement of MEA, part number 599505-305, deemed beyond economical repair by the Government; CLIN 0010: Replacement of AHA, part number 599502-305, deemed beyond economical repair by the Government; CLIN 0011: Replacement of AHA Shipping Container, part number 599151-1, CLIN 0012: MEA Shipping Container, part number 599141-301; CLIN 0013: Informational Data IAW Contract Data Requirements List, DD1423-1, Exhibit A, A002 – A006; CLIN 0014: Technical Data IAW Contract Data Requirements List, DD1423-1, Exhibit A, A001, A007 – A015.

Delivery will be FOB Destination, SAIC Crane Operations – Bedford, Indiana.



This procurement is being processed utilizing other than full and open competition procedures under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1), One Source or Limited Sources. An offer will be solicited from DRS Technologies, 201 Evans Lane, St. Louis, MO 63121. DRS Technologies is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the MSTAR radars used on the existing fielded systems.



The anticipated 5-year Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity, Firm Fixed Price Contract is for supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1(a) (2). It has been determined that the Government requirement for this product can only be met by one manufacturer due to the contractor’s unique knowledge and proprietary design as the Original Equipment Manufacturer.

Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice 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.



A solicitation will not be available for download. Interested sources may receive a copy of the draft contract with all business sensitive information redacted. This notice is a synopsis and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it is not a commitment by the U.S.

Navy to procure subject equipment. The POC is Lynn Fleetwood, Code CXMRUF, at 812-854-1557 or email elizabeth.fleetwood@navy.mil. No hard copies of a solicitation will be mailed. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered. Submitting a bid from the NECO web site by clicking on the "Submit Bid" does not guarantee offers will be received by the proper person in the correct format. It is the responsibility of offerors to submit offers to the POC at NSWC Crane to be considered.