59--SOLE SOURCE - IC CHIP

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. Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a sole source requirement for 400 (Four Hundred) IC Chips, ROCHESTER ELECTRONICS P/N EP1800-75GM/B. Firm Fixed Prices are being solicited. This requirement is being issued as a sole source to Rochester Electronics LLC of 16 Malcom Hoyt Drive Newburyport MA 01950. Aftermarket parts are not acceptable due to counterfeit part issues. This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR 13. Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-13-T-0027; is hereby issued as an attachment hereto. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor the 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 Eugene Colvin, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mailed to contact@example.gov All required information must be received on or before 4:30 PM local time. THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLICIT AND NEGOTIATE DIRECTLY WITH THE OEM (ROCHESTER ELECTRONICS LLC) FOR THESE PARTS. AFTERMARKET PARTS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE DUE TO PAST RECEIPT OF COUNTERFEIT PARTS. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT HAVE A LEVEL III DRAWING PACKAGE NEEDED FOR FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION.