X-COM TI-16 equipment

This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is being posted to satisfy the requirement under the Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement PGI 206.302-1(d). The Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) intends to award on a sole source basis to X-COM SYSTEMS, LLC 12345 Sunrise Valley Dr. Reston, VA 20191-3415 for the following manufactured products:
Part Number Description Qty
XPS-32-V1 XPS-32-V1 XPS-32 Extended Chassis 2
XPS-CMS-A-38999 XPS-CMS-A-38999 Type A CMS (UYK-44 79 pin) 8
XPS-CMS-B-38999 XPS-CMS-B-38999 Type B CMS (UYK-44 79 pin) 8
XPS-CMS-D XPS-CMS-D Type D CMS -34475 8

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the government intends to issue a sole source contract to X-COM SYSTEMS, LLC. X-COM Systems, LLC is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and has proprietary rights for switches and devices currently installed in multiple sites. X-COM Systems, LLC holds a patent for the technology used in their switching systems and no other switch manufacturers can supply Naval Tactical Data System (NTDS) switching products that will interface with existing X-COM switch chassis, nor can they perform engineering services or repairs on these items.
This is a sole source notice published for informational purposes only and not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit their technical capabilities, which, if received within 7 calendar days of publication of this notice, shall be considered by NSWCDD. All responses must be submitted to the government point of contact at the email address shown below.
Responses must be submitted in writing to the procurement specialist, Diana Moses via email at Diana.moses@navy.mil]. No later than 4:00 pm (EST) on the date noted above. Email should reference Sources Sought N00178-16-R-2023 in the subject line. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.