J--Intent to Sole Source for sustainment services of Manpack Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Radios

The U.S. Army Contracting Command plans to issue a sole source solicitation to General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc. for sustainment services of Manpack Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) radios. This action is being conducted under the statutory authority for Other than Full and Open Competition, specifically 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, which allows contracting from only one responsible source when no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. The contract, identified by solicitation number W15P7T14R0010, is intended to ensure continued support and maintenance of the specified radio equipment. This notice, posted on January 9, 2014, is solely a notification of intent and not a request for proposals or quotes. The government will consider any information received in response to this notice only to determine whether competitive procurement options exist, but the ultimate decision to pursue a sole source award rests entirely with the government. The contracting activity is located within the Department of Defense office at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, with inquiries directed to the designated email contact. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 811213, reflecting maintenance and repair services for communication equipment.