59--SOLE SOURCE - CABLE ASSEMBLIES

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 RFQ is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and RFQ Number N00164-12-T-0141 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. This RFQ is a non-competitive sole source IDIQ award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for minimum requirement to purchase a quantity of 6 each and maximum quantity NTE $150,000.00 cable assemblies (p/n 599534-10). This requirement will be negotiated on a sole-source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 with DRS C3 & Aviation Company, 201 Evans Lane, Saint Louis, MO 63121-1126. It has been determined that DRS C3 & Aviation Company is the manufacturer of this product with proprietary data essential for contract performance, and this requirement is a follow-on contract effort. CLIN 0001: The Governments requirement is to purchase a minimum quantity of 6 each and maximum NTE $150,000.00 cable assemblies (p/n 599534-10). POP: 7-30-2012 through 7-30-2015 CLIN 0002: Shipping Costs for CLIN Line Item 0001. POP: 7-30-2012 through 7-30-2015 Required Delivery: 12-28-2012 (Quantity of 6 each); IDIQ POP: 7-30-2012 through 7-30-2015 The proposed contract action is for a supply for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source, with DRS C3 & Aviation Company. All other offerors 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. Contractors must be properly registered in the Government's Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Offerors may obtain information on CCR registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling +1 (555) 000-0000, or via the internet at https://www.bpn.gov/ccr/contractors.aspx All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor 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 Sharon LaPray, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov. All required information must be received on or before 3:00 p.m. EDT (local time).