58--Purchase of four Sonar Receive Arrays and repair of four Sonar Receive Arrays and four Electronic Assemblies

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Ultra Electronics Ltd., Waverley House, Hampshire Road, Weymouth Dorset DT4 9XD United Kingdom for procurement of four (4) each new sonar receive arrays P/N 416045; repairs to four (4) each sonar receive arrays P/N 416045 Serial Numbers 02, 08, 09 and 10 and repairs to four (4) each electronics assemblies P/N SEAVIEW S-SYS Electronic Pressure Vessel (EPV) Serial Numbers 424062, 424067, 424044-1 and 424044-2. This requirement is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reasons. Ultra Electronics Ltd. was and is the original sole developer and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the SEAVIEW sonar components. The Government did not purchase or acquire the rights in data and design or a technical data package (TDP) to a sufficient level to support a competition for the components. As the sole developer and OEM, Ultra Electronics Ltd. is the only source with sufficient in-depth knowledge of the sonar that could fabricate the parts, conduct repairs and deliver on schedule. As the OEM, Ultra Electronics Ltd. is the only source with sufficient in-depth knowledge of the SEAVIEW sonar design and configuration that could provide the required items as well as accomplish repairs. In summary, there are no other possible sources that can satisfy this requirement. The contract period of performance will be for 12 months after award. The NAICS code is 334511. The Small Business size standard is 750 employees. Delivery will be to the Naval Support Activity Panama City (NSA PC), Receiving Officer Building 100, 101 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001. Delivery terms for this requirement are FOB Destination. Contract Specialist: Vaughn Lasater, Code B31, NSWC PCD, 110 Vernon Avenue, Panama City, FL 32407-7001 +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or email at contact@example.gov. In order to be eligible for award, firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registry (CCR). Vendors may obtain information on registration in the CCR by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the Internet at http://www.ccr.gov. Please note that defense payment office may not make payment unless the contractor is established to receive electronic funds transfer (EFT). EFT payments are based on the contractors EFT information contained in the CCR database. Questions regarding this synopsis should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Vaughn Lasater, at contact@example.gov.