In accordance with FAR 6.302-1, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to Vaisala Inc.

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk, Groton Office plans to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to Vaisala Inc. for the acquisition of the TWX300 Lightning Detection System, under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The contract foresees a delivery timeline of approximately 10 to 12 weeks following award. This intention notice is not a solicitation for proposals or quotations but serves to inform interested parties of the government's plan and to invite any written challenges to the sole source justification. Challenges must provide sufficient evidence that an equivalent product or service is available that meets the government's requirements to warrant competition. The contract falls under NAICS code 335999 and is identified by solicitation number N0018919QG144. Any challenges to the sole source award must be submitted in writing to the designated government contact, Kelly Polson, to be considered. The government retains sole discretion over whether to open the requirement to competition based on any responses received. The award process emphasizes the firm's fixed price nature and the specificity of the delivery requirement, highlighting the importance of the specialized capability provided by Vaisala Inc.'s TWX300 system to meet the government’s operational needs.