59 -- TOCvt TRAINER

Naval Special Warfare Group One in San Diego, California plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Aerovironment, Inc., located in Simi Valley, California, for the TOCvt Trainer/Video Terminal Kit identified by part number TOCvt. This procurement is being conducted under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, which allows non-competitive contracts when only one responsible source is known to exist. The notice clarifies that this is not a request for competitive offers, but responses with technical and pricing information will be accepted solely to determine if any bona fide competition might exist, though the government is under no obligation to pay for this information. All responses must be submitted in writing by noon Pacific Standard Time on April 28, 2006, with no extensions permitted. The point of contact for submitting responses and inquiries is Yvonne C. Federico, the Purchasing Agent, with additional technical questions directed to LCDR Daniel Imbat. The contract relates specifically to procurement under NAICS code 334519, pertaining to other measuring and controlling devices manufacturing. The government's decision not to compete the procurement after reviewing any responses remains at its sole discretion.