Tactical support equipment manpack sattelite communications (satcom) antennas

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to release a Request for Proposal (RFP) on a non-competitive basis with Tactical Support Equipment, Inc., of Fayetteville, NC, to provide a collapsible manpack SATCOM antenna with a rugged vehicular mounting and with the ability to secure the antenna in ground for unattended operation in support of the Naval Special Warfare Command. This notice is a follow-up to the Sources Sought notice N68335-18-RFI-0317 posted on 6 June 2018.

The proposed contract action is for a requirement for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The Point of Contact is Ms. Sarah Lowell, sarah.lowell@navy.mil, Code 2.5.2.2.3SL, (732) 323-1830.

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