59--Adaptor Panels and associated required cabling

The contract involves awarding a sole source agreement to Universal Switching Corporation for the procurement of six Universal Switching TTL/422 adapter panels along with all necessary cabling. These adapter panels serve as a vital component in secure data transmission systems and are certified for SM6 security applications. Universal Switching Corporation holds proprietary rights for the manufacture, development, and maintenance of these items, which must be fully compatible and interchangeable with the existing equipment infrastructure. The procurement will be conducted under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, which permits the use of other than full and open competition due to the unique nature and sole availability of the product from this single responsible source. No formal solicitation or request for quotations will be issued for this contract, and interested parties must submit any responses by 2:00 PM MDT on April 10, 2009, via the specified contact, Gloria Rios. The contract supports the Department of Defense at the White Sands Missile Range, and falls under NAICS code 334419, related to electronic component manufacturing.