30-512 MHz Monopole antenna with base stick assembly, tip element, and eye protector assembly to support FOSOV sustainment of MRAP Program at St. Inigoes

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.603, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. Solicitation and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-36 effective 11 August 2009. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote number N00421-09-T-0153. This procurement is not set aside for small business. This requirement is being synopsized as a sole source with the associated NAICS code 334220; the small business side standard is 750 employees. The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) St. Inigoes, MD intends to award a contract on a sole source basis to Shakespeare Company, LLC. under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Shakespeare is the only known source that can provide the required 30-512 MHz Monopole Antenna with base stick assembly, tip element, and eye protector assembly as they are the sole manufacturer of the requested equipment needed to implement currently fielded vehicles. The following items are being procured: 30-512 MHz Monopole Antenna ( PN: SFB3512T/VRC NSN: 5985-01-514-2271 COLOR: TAN QTY: 38) Tip element for 30-512 (PN: 3530012400 NSN: N/A COLOR: TAN QTY: 18) Base element for 30-512 (PN: 3535017500 NSN: N/A COLOR: TAN QTY: 18) Dual band low power diplexer (PN: LP-DFD NSN: N/A QTY: 3) Eye protector assembly for 30-512 (PN: 3555067300 NSN: N/A COLOR: TAN QTY: 118). The following provisions are applicable to this acquisition: The provision at FAR 52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Items. Evaluation factors are technical, past performance, and price; technical and past performance when combined are significantly more important than price. The provision at FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items, and the offeror must include a completed copy of this provision with their proposal. The clause at FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; FAR 52.212-5, Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders--Commercial Items. Provisions 52.212-5: 52.222-21, 52.222-26, 52.222-33, 52.222-35 also apply. The requested award date is 16 September 2009 as delivery is required on 16 October 2009. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. The Government will consider all responses received to this notice; all proposals submitted by discretion of the Government. The information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government will not pay for any information received. For information please contact Janna Roberts (janna.roberts@navy.mil). As this order is DO-Rated, quotation shall be submitted to Janna Roberts (janna.roberts@navy.mil) on or before Tuesday 08 September 2009 no later than 1600 hours EST to be considered by the agency.