59--COUPLER / WAVEGUIDE (SOLE SOURCE)

This solicitation is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-09-T-0274http://www.crane.navy.mil/acquisition/synopcom.htm is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. Naval Surface Warfare Center NSWC Crane has a requirement for Qty: 5 each Coupler, P/N: AD160-181Qty: 5 each Waveguide, P/N: C30-1.625-LTQty: 5 each Waveguide, P/N: C10-2352 Note: Sole Source ProcurementThe proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.1 Microwave Engineering Corporation, 1551 Osgood St North Andover, MA 01845-1014. Microwave Engineering Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM). This must meet form, fit and function requirements. Delivery is FOB Destination required 16 Weeks on P/N: AD160-181, P/N: C30-1.625-LT and P/N: C10-2352 or sooner ARO. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the descretion 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 to 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 Brenda L. Bledsoe, 812-854- 3690 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov all required information must be received on or before 08 SEP 2009 at 4:30 PM EDST.