Phased Array Radar Transmitter

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis for Quantity 3 Compact, Lightweight, Low cost electronically Scanned Phased Array radar Transmitters in accordance with FAR Part 12 and 13. This requirement is sole sourced to Brigham Young University, A-285 ASB, Provo, Utah 84602 due to Brigham Young University BYU has pioneered the use of low cost, commercially available components to create phased array radar. BYU successfully built a single 16 x 16 element tile for the Navy in phase one. This is a second phase to complete 3 additional tiles and integrate them together into a deliverable working prototype. Brigham Young University is the only organization that has successfully built a single 16 x 16 element tile to our specifications. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893619Q0169 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule. All responsible sources may submit a quote, which shall be considered by the agency. Please respond to Terryl Mitchell by mail to CDR NAWCWD CODE 254600D, Attn: Terryl Mitchell, 1 ADMINISTRATION CIRCLE, STOP 1303, China Lake, CA 93555-6108, or email to contact@example.gov. Electronic delivery of quotation is preferred. If you provide a quote via any other method provide us with the date package was sent, commercial carrier, and tracking number so that we can ensure that your quotation is reviewed for consideration during the award process. All responsible sources must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database at the following website: https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Going forward, all new entities registering in GSA's System for Award Management (SAM), as well as existing registrations being updated or renewed, will require the submission of an original, signed notarized letter identifying the authorized Entity Administrator for the entity associated with the Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number. Effective June 11, 2018, entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov to apply only for federal assistance opportunities such as grants, loans, and other financial assistance programs, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. Additionally, Effective June 29, 2018, all non-Federal entities who create or update their registration in SAM.gov, have a notarized letter on file within 30 days of registration. It is recommended that all interested parties be aware that processing this additional information may take several days and are proactive in maintaining the SAM registrations in an "Active" status as the government cannot award to an entity without an "Active" SAM registration. More information can be found at www.gsa.gov/samupdate. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information within FBO. See the DLIS website for registration details: https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/jcp/search.aspx