Notice of Intent to Sole Source a vendor-hosted training course on cable joints and terminations

The Navy plans to procure a specialized training course focused on cable joints and terminations under simplified acquisition procedures. This training is intended to be sole sourced to Tyco Electronics Subsea Communications LLC, the original supplier of the cable procured in 2014, to ensure continuity and expertise. The course will be conducted at the contractor's facility, will last no longer than one week, and accommodate up to 15 students, demonstrating the Navy’s intent to maintain operational knowledge and proficiency related to the specific cable systems previously acquired. This sole source procurement complies with FAR 5.203(a), which mandates prior public notice before soliciting bids from a single source. The contract is managed by the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Systems and Experimental Warfare Center, based in Port Hueneme, California. Interested parties can direct inquiries to the designated contracting office via the provided contact email. The simplified acquisition approach reflects the specialized nature of the training and the limited vendor pool capable of delivering this service effectively.