61--Modification to Pre-Solicitaion Notice N6554011T5194

The contract involves the procurement of five 3KVA UPS systems (part number 833-01AY) and four 3KVA UPS battery packs (part number 898-01A), which are integral components of the Power Management Platform automation system used on LCC-19 and LSD midlife hull Navy vessels. These items are to be supplied through a firm fixed price contract with the Canadian Commercial Corporation on behalf of DRS Pivotal Power in Nova Scotia, Canada. The acquisition targets supplies essential for active Navy operations, and the procurement process is planned as a sole-source negotiation under FAR 6.302, indicating that only one source will be solicited. While this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, interested parties can express their interest and capability to respond within thirty days of the notice's publication, which will be taken into consideration by the Government in deciding whether to pursue competitive procurement. The Government retains full discretion on whether to proceed with competition based on the responses received but will not compensate for any information submitted. The contract is managed under the Department of Defense’s Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock office, associated with NAICS code 334419, and is focused on maintaining critical power management capabilities onboard Navy vessels.