16--Flight Recorders

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis the following items: 1) Enhanced MIDS Flight Recorder (P/N: 1060192), Customized to include the mating connectors and pins, Qty 2. This requirement is sole sourced to ViaSat, Inc., 6155 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, CA 92009-1602, as they hold the proprietary rights to distribute this unique component which is the only Flight Recorder that will support, and is compatible, with existing equipment. Any firms believing that they can provide the specified materials noted above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice. It must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy or reliability of the materials without causing programmatic hardship. Respond to Michael Rockdale, by email (preferred) to contact@example.gov, fax to +1 (555) 000-0000, or mail to Commander Code 220000D, NAWCWD, 429 E Bowen Ave, MS 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108.