INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE - Thrust Vector Control Systems

The Department of Defense, through the Commanding Officer at the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) in Port Hueneme, CA, intends to procure three Thrust Vector Control Systems. This acquisition will be handled as a sole-source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, meaning the government plans to solicit and negotiate with only one responsible source for this requirement. While no formal solicitation has been or will be issued, interested parties with the capability to fulfill the requirement are invited to submit inquiries or capability statements to the designated contract specialist, Judy Hudson. This notification is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals but rather a means for the government to identify qualified sources. The place of performance for this contract is White Sands Missile Range, NM. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 336415, which pertains to aerospace product and parts manufacturing. Alongside Judy Hudson, Deputy Chief Contracts Officer Nicholas DeSelle is also listed as a point of contact for the acquisition. This procurement notice, posted on March 11, 2019, outlines the government's intention to conduct a sole-source negotiation and provides direct communication channels for interested parties to express their interest or capability to meet this specialized defense requirement.