59--BRAND NAME - HARDWARE IN SUPPORT OF THE SHIPBOARD SYSTEM (SPS) B3R1 CONFIGURATION BASELINE

This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-11-T-0052 http://www.crane.navy.mil/acquisition/synopcom.htm is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, GLENAIR INC. 1211 AIR WAY GLENDALE CA 91201-2405 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.? All other offeor’s may submit a quote that will be reviewed by the Government. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation 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. All changes to the requirement that occur prior the closing date will be posted to Crane web site, FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the Crane web site, FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers may be faxed to Mr. Leon Tillman at +1 (555) 000-0000, phone +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov . All required information must be received on or before 13 January 2011 at 4:30 PM EDT.