Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract / Sources Sought for Ectocryp Warranty Reinstatement

1. Notice of Intent (NoI) To Award a Sole Source Contract Action: The Defense Information System Agency (DISA) Defense Information Technology Contracting Organization (DITCO)-Scott PL8322 Hardware Section intends to award a non-competitive (i.e. sole source) contract to AirBus Defense and Space, Inc. The cited authority for this action is 10 U.S.C. - 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. (FAR 6.302-1/DFARS 206.302-1. A. Description of Action: Contract action is the award of a one-time fee to AirBus Defense and Space, Inc. using a firm-fixed price contract. This fee is required to reinstate warranties on six Ectocryp cryptographic devices of which AirBus is the only responsible source (Original Equipment Manufacturer) for the devices. B. Description of Supplies/Services: Reinstatement fees for six Ectocryp devices. C. Contractor's Unique Capabilities/Qualifications: There is only one source capable of providing the support required for testing, fielding, and operationalization of these devices. In order to reinstate expired warranties, Airbus requires reinstatement fees. Without warranties, the device is not supportable and as a commercial item with a proprietary Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCI) module that requires return to the European manufacturer for repairs or replacement of the CCI module. Without a warranty, any failed device will have to be processed using out-of-warranty CLINs to fund: 1. An out-of-warranty assessment; and 2. Fund a repair CLIN based on assessment resulting in a tiered, severity level of repair ranging. A valid warranty in place provides repair of replacement of a failed device, including software and cybersecurity support. D. Place of Performance: NAVSATCOMMFAC - NW 5102 RELAY ROAD BLDG 352 CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322 - 4408 NCTAMS - PAC 500 Center Street BLDG 336 WAHIAWA, HI 96786 - 3050 2. Sources Sought & Submission Details: In accordance with the aforementioned, AirBus Defense and Space, Inc. has been identified as the only responsible source of satisfying this requirement. While DITCO intends to award on a sole source basis, industry response is encouraged. Therefore, this NoI synopsis also serves as a "Sources Sought" announcement. Interested sources that believe they can satisfy this requirement in accordance with the above capabilities shall submit their interest in writing by close of business on April 21, 2016 by 10:00 AM Central Standard Time (CST). Submissions shall be sent via email to cheryl.a.moody5.civ@mail.mil and include the following: a) Company name and address b) Company representative and business title c) Business size d) Cage code e) Brief capabilities statement package (no more than five pages) demonstrating ability to perform the requirement listed above Disclaimer: This NoI/Sources Sought is not a request for quote or proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government. Responses in any form are not offers and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.