Proposed Modification to N65236-00-D-5085

The contract involves an extension of the existing agreement N65236-00-D-5085 for Programmable Integrated Communications Terminals used in the Integrated Voice Network (IVN). The extension period will cover August 31, 2005, through August 30, 2008, and will be awarded on a sole-source basis to L-3 Communications in San Diego, California. This extension is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as the current contractor is the only known source capable of meeting the agency’s requirements during this timeframe, pending the commencement of a future competitive contract. This notice serves as an intent to modify the contract without soliciting competitive proposals. Any comments regarding this modification are to be submitted in writing to Denise Simmons at SPAWARSYSCEN Charleston, South Carolina. The contracting office overseeing this extension is Niwc Atlantic, within the Department of Defense, located in North Charleston, SC. The action ensures continuity of services for the programmable communications terminals critical to the integrated voice network operations.