59--57 inch Flat Panel Displays for shipboard use

The Navy's current procurement need for 57 inch Flat Panel Displays has been reduced from 57 units to only eight units. This contract serves as a preliminary notification, with a more definitive solicitation expected for fiscal year 2010 and future requirements. Vendors interested in competing for upcoming contracts must first ensure their products are certified by the Naval Surface Warfare Center - Carderock Division (Philadelphia), with the certification process taking approximately eight to twelve weeks and requiring vendor-funded participation. This contract falls under solicitation number N6339409T1192 and is managed by the Commanding Officer of the Department of Defense, based in Port Hueneme, California. As a sources-sought notice, it does not represent a formal procurement but aims to identify potential suppliers and encourage them to pursue certification to qualify for future awards. Vendors are urged to contact the Naval Surface Warfare Center for certification details and prepare accordingly for subsequent procurement opportunities involving shipboard flat panel display systems.