AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS FLAT PANEL DISPLAYS

The Naval Air Systems Command, St. Inigoes, MD intends to issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) IDIQ type contract for a duration of three years with BARCO VISUAL SOLUTIONS, LLC, 3059 Premiere PKWY, Duluth GA, 30097-4905 to obtain Flat Panel Displays, P/N: FD471-AIB, Processor Interface Boards (PIB) with Red, Green, Blue (RGB), PIB with Digital Video Interface (DVI), and Mounting Kit, Chassis Mount Version, P/N: K5030041. Components are being purchased to support the AN/TPX-42A(V)14 Shipboard Air Traffic Control (ATC) system and the AN/FSQ-204 Standard Terminal Automation Replacement System (STARS). This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. BARCO is the only known vendor who produces 20 inch square, 2K x 2K pixel flat panel monitors that are - ruggedized (passed MILSPEC-electromagnetic capability, shock, and vibration testing) and are approved by the FAA. This synopsis is for informational purposes only. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS; however, responsible interested parties may submit information in which they can identify interest and capability to respond to this requirement. Responses must be received by 3:30 PM Eastern Time on 24 August 2008. The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is: 334119 with a size standard of 1000 employees. The anticipated solicitation number for this action is N00421-08-R-0122. The Government reserves the right to process the procurement on a sole source basis based upon the responses received. The Government will not pay for any information received. All responsible sources may submit information that shall be considered by the agency. Any responses should be forwarded via email to: LCDR Fernando Harris at: fernando.harris@navy.mil or by fax at (301) 995-8670.