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Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to AIRBUS Defense & Space Limited

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The Department of Defense's Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order to AIRBUS Defense & Space Limited, located in Newport, United Kingdom, on a sole-source, noncompetitive basis. The contract involves providing facilities, technical support, and provisioned bandwidth necessary for a trial capability involving the Skynet 5A satellite and its ground station in Adelaide, Australia. Contractor personnel are required to have detailed knowledge of Skynet Satellite's unique characteristics and capabilities to support a joint Response to Stress exercise. AIRBUS is identified as the only provider currently capable of delivering this specialized service, thus fulfilling the criteria for a sole-source award in accordance with applicable federal acquisition regulations. The anticipated contract duration is two months with an award date no later than August 15, 2016. While this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, other firms expressing the ability to meet the requirements may be considered if they can demonstrate the necessary expertise without compromising service quality or reliability. The acquisition strategy emphasizes exclusivity due to the unique nature of the services provided, and the purchase order is classified under Federal Supply Code AD22 with a North American Industry Classification Code of 541330, pertaining to engineering services. Any inquiries concerning the notice must be submitted in writing to the designated email contact.

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DoD awards sole-source firm-fixed-price order to AIRBUS UK for Skynet 5A satellite support.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

NAICS

541330 - Engineering Services

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PostedJul 14

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

ContactsNo contacts available

OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Niwc Pacific

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

ContactsNo contact information available

Full Description

Space and Naval Warfare Systems Center Pacific hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with AIRBUS Defense & Space Limited, Newport, United Kingdom, for facilities, technical support and provisioned bandwidth assistance for a trial of capability for the United States Department of Defense. This effort will require contractor personnel to carry out a joint Response to Stress exercise that will utilize capacity on Skynet 5A and the Skynet Satellite Ground Station at Adelaide, Australia. The effort will require contractor personnel who possess intimate knowledge of the Skynet Satellite characteristics and capabilities. AIRBUS is the only firm currently possessing the capability to immediately provide this unique capability. Based on the aforementioned facts, only one responsible source and no other supplier or services will satisfy agency requirements in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement of providing these services may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis, and must clearly show the firms ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted IN WRITING via e-mail to contact@example.gov Anticipated Contracting Date: Awarded NLT 15 Aug 2016 Anticipated Acquisition Strategy: One Source Contractor: AIRBUS Defense & Space Limited, Newport, United Kingdom Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Federal Supply Code: AD22 North American Industry Classification Code: 541330 Other Information: Anticipated period of performance: 2 months.