59--MECCO ALTIMETER UNITS

NSWC Carderock has been assigned by COMNAVAIRPAC to integrate Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) systems for conducting security surveys of Navy ships, specifically requiring these vehicles to navigate closely along ship hulls to detect foreign objects. To support this mission, two additional vehicles are being produced and outfitted. The PA-500 altimeter unit, manufactured exclusively by Mecco Inc., is uniquely compatible with the current vehicle design in both physical size and electronic interface, making it an essential component for this project. As a result, NSWCCD plans to execute a non-competitive, firm-fixed-price purchase order for twelve PA-500 units from Mecco Inc. through Simplified Acquisition Procedures, citing that any alternative source would lead to significant duplication of cost and effort without anticipated benefits from competition. The contracting process is open to all responsible sources, which may submit capability statements by July 4, 2006, to aid the Government in deciding whether to pursue a competitive procurement. However, any decision not to compete remains at the Government’s sole discretion. This procurement aims to ensure the availability of the specialized altimeter units critical for the effective operation of the Navy’s ROV security survey vehicles, emphasizing cost-efficiency and compatibility with existing systems. The contract is administered by the Department of Defense office at NSWC Carderock, Bethesda, MD.