19--TB-29A Thin Line Tow Arrays

The Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) intends to issue a Limited Competition between Lockheed Martin Systems and Sensors (Syracuse, NY) and L-3 Communications Corporation (Sylmar, CA) for the procurement of TB-29A Thin Line Towed Arrays. The contract will be for the procurement of five (5) TB-29A Arrays in the base year and an option for 5 additional TB-29A Arrays. As the only current developers and producers of the TB-29A arrays, Lockheed Martin and L-3 are uniquely qualified to provide the required hardware. No other source has the technical qualifications and necessary resources to perform the work described herein in the time frame required to meet the Navy's operational needs, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Navy's requirements. The limited competition will be conducted pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements . The prop! osed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit with a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302. 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. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this 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. This synopsis is for informational purposes only, for the benefit of potential subcontractors. The Government intends to solicit only with the sources identified herein. Parties interested in pursuing subcontracting opp! ortunities are encouraged to contact the subcontracting department for Lockheed Martin or L-3 Communications. This announcement is published for informational purposes only This information is subject to modification and in no way binds the Government to award a contract.