NAVY SATCOM TDMA Processors

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, San Diego, plans to issue a modification to an existing contract awarded to AP Labs, Inc. for the procurement of 31 additional Navy Extremely High Frequency Satellite Communication Controller, Time Division Multiple Access Interface Processors (NECC TDMA TIP). This contract modification is being pursued on a sole source basis, indicating that AP Labs is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The contract was originally awarded under the authority allowing for non-competitive procurement when only one source is available, under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. This notice does not request competing proposals but serves to gather information potentially relevant to determining whether a competitive procurement should be pursued. The government holds discretion in deciding whether to proceed with competition based on responses received. Interested parties have a shortened window of 15 days to submit related information, differing from the standard 45-day period. Any inquiries about this sole source procurement may be directed to the designated government contact, Steve Bolger, at the provided Navy contact information. The contract falls under the Department of Defense, specifically administered by NIWC Pacific in San Diego, California.