Notice of Intent to award Sole Source, CPFF Contract to Fischer Custom Communications, Incorporated

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center, Pacific (SSC PACI), Code 22710 intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) contract on a Sole Source basis to Fischer Custom Communications, Incorporated. Authority for other than full and open competition is 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) Only One Responsible Source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements (FAR Subpart 6.302-1). The proposed procurement action will result in an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract for a three-year period of performance. This IDIQ contract will include the research and development, engineering, and fabrication of current probes to be tested and potentially installed in shipboard or other applicable environments. The developed current probe device will be designed to couple to ship and vehicle structures to form an antenna utilized over a large Radio Frequency (RF) span including Very Low Frequency, Low Frequency, High Frequency, Very High Frequency, and Ultra High Frequency. Under SBIR contract efforts, FCC developed the materials and technology to provide the required electrical characteristics and RF performance. The company holds the following patents related to the current probe technology: a. RF current-sensing coupled antenna device, U.S. Patent 5,633,648 b. RF current injecting antenna device probes, U.S. Patent 6,492,956 The design of the current probes are dependent on knowledge of performance characteristics of magnetic materials outside the normal frequency range of their usage; a skill that has been developed by FCC over and is unique to their company.Accordingly, FCC currently retains SBIR data rights in connection with these developments and is the only firm capable of providing the services. The applicable North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS Code) is 541330. The proposed solicitation number is N66001-12-R-0124 and the intended contract number is N66001-12-D-0124. The total estimated amount of this action is $1,275,000.00. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all interest and capability statements received within 15 days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. Responses are due by 20 July 2012 at 16:00 PM Pacific Standard Time via emails ONLY. Questions submitted by phone or fax will not be considered. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any resulting procurement would be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15. The point of contact is: Tuan Doan at contact@example.gov . No solicitation will be posted.