Sole source – TTE repair & upgrades

N00164-22-Q-0269 – SOLE SOURCE – TTE REPAIR & UPGRADES – FSG K016 - NAICS 334118

ISSUE DATE 21-JUL-2023 – CLOSING DATE 31-JUL-2023 – 5:00 PM Eastern Time

ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for the following upgrades and repairs with a period of performance from the date of the award through one year.

• A quantity of 3-upgrades to 14 inch Monitors, Part Number FD141CV-C-6-DVI to the Night Vision Imaging System (NVIS) compatible configuration, Part Number FD141CV-C-6-NVIS
• A quantity of 3 shipment fees for the monitor upgrades
• Options for a quantity of 10 upgrade from Part Number FD141CV-C-6-DVI to the Part Number FD141CV-C-6-NVIS configuration
• Options for a quantity of 10 shipment fees for the monitor upgrades
• Option for a quantity of 20 Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) of the FD141CV-C-6-NVIS monitors
• Option for a quantity of 1 out of warranty repair of the FD141CV-C-6-NVIS monitors

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 only ArgonFDS LLC of Alpharetta Georgia, Cage Code 9A6J9, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). This is being solicited on a sole source basis because ArgonFDS is the Original Equipment Manufacturer and owner of the FD141CV-C-6-DVI and FD141CV-C-6-NVIS monitors' technical data package (TDP) and intellectual property (IP). Both monitors are commercial items that were developed exclusively at private expense. The Government does not have the necessary data or rights in the data required to enable another source to provide the required services. As the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the FD141CV-C-6-DVI and FD141CV-C-6-NVIS monitors, ArgonFDS is the only known source with the requisite knowledge of the design, technical data, fabrication, and performance characteristics of the monitors necessary to perform the repair services. No other company has the expertise needed to service the monitors and certify that the serviced monitors are fully mission capable. 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 N00164-22-Q-0269 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. 

All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://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 rose.m.brown44.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 31-JUL-2023 at 5:00 p.m. EASTERN TIME.