ACN-10 Media Player Software and Hardware

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF INTENT TO AWARD ON A SOLE SOURCE BASIS TO AERVA, INC. 1 ALEWIFE CENTER STE 120 CAMBRIDGE, MA 02140-2323 Naval Facilities Engineering Command, Atlantic / Navy Crane Center, Portsmouth, VA intends to award a sole source contract to Aerva, Inc. 1 Alewife Center Ste 120 Cambridge, MA 02140-2323 to provide ACN-10 Media Player Software and Hardware (3 year return-to-depot warranty), and AerWave Enterprise Software Package with RSS, Weather widgets and RS232 command set for major display types. This sole source requirement meets the conditions of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), only one responsible source has been identified as reasonably available to provide the supplies that will satisfy the agency whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This synopsis is for notification purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 511210, Software Publishers. The Small Business size standard is $41.5 million. AERVA, Inc. is a large business under the applicable NAICS. The Government does not intend to pay for any information provided under this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. This synopsis does not constitute a solicitation; however, if any interested party believes they can meet the above requirement, it may submit a statement of capabilities. The statement of capabilities must be submitted in writing and must contain clear and convincing evidence that competition of this requirement would be advantageous to the Government. If parties choose to respond, any cost associated with preparation and submission of data or any other cost incurred in response to this announcement are the sole responsibility of the respondent and will not be reimbursed by the Government. A request for documentation will not be considered as an affirmative response. The Government will be the sole determiner regarding a company's ability to meet all requirements. If no responses are received within five business days, to the effect that obtaining services from an alternate source is more advantageous to the Government than obtaining these services through a sole-source contract, then a firm fixed price sole source award will be made to AERVA, Inc. No questions will be addressed. All responses must be submitted to the Government point of contact at the following email address: hattie.l.brown@navy.mil. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The anticipated award date is September 2020. Point of contact for this purchase is Hattie L. Brown hattie.l.brown@navy.mil, 757-967-3818