N65236-09-R-0216, AS-141 and AS-142 Antennas

SPAWAR Systems Center Atlantic plans to negotiate a sole source contract with Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, TX, for the procurement of antennas specifically designed for U.S. Navy combatants. The contract includes the acquisition of eighteen AS-141 antennas and ten AS-142 antennas, both of which are proprietary products manufactured exclusively by SwRI and compatible only with the SSEE INC E System. Due to SwRI's status as the original equipment manufacturer and holder of proprietary rights, no competitive solicitation will be issued, and the procurement will be executed under a firm-fixed-price contract. This announcement serves as a notice of intent rather than a request for competitive proposals, emphasizing that no hard copy requests for quotations will be provided. The acquisition falls under the Federal Supply Classification code 5895 and the North American Industry Classification System code 334511, with a size standard of 750 employees. Interested parties wishing to be considered for future procurements may request product evaluation by submitting written comments to the designated Navy contract specialist by the specified deadline. The contracting office is located in North Charleston, South Carolina, representing the Department of Defense.