Proprietary GPS Testing Software/Hardware

Solicitation W91ZLK-18-R-0023 This is a NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT. The Army Contracting Command, Tenant Contracting Division, 6001 Combat Drive, Aberdeen Proving Ground intends to issue a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price contract, under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 8.405-6(a)(i)(B) Only one source is capable of providing the supplies or services required to Spirent Federal Systems Inc. 1402 W. State Rd. Pleasant Grove, UT 84062. NAICS Code is 334511, Business Size Standard Size is 1,250. The following items will be procured: GPS Systems that includes: Clin 0001 - SimSAAS - Classified GPS Package Qty: 1 each Clin 0002 - SF1001-11 FPGA AOC Security Module Qty: 2 each Clin 0003 - Shipping and Handling The U.S. Army Test Center requires one (1) GPS hardware for classified Y-Code GPS testing and (2) SF1001-11 FPGA AOC Security modules. These software and hardware packages are proprietary in nature as add on components to the GSS9000 and unique to Spirent Federal Systems Inc. a GPS technology firm that designs and manufactures GPS related test equipment. Due to the proprietary nature of their equipment, there are no other known resellers of the specific components or competitors that could provide compatible alternatives. Please see the attachment labeled, "justification" for further detail as to why this action is being negotiated solely with Spirent Federal Systems Inc., Cage Code: 1VBX4. There are no solicitation documents; however, contractors interested in this requirement should submit a complete technical package, which provides clear and convincing evidence that they can meet the Government's requirement. Vendors who are not registered in System For Award Management (SAM) database prior to award will not be considered. Vendors may register with SAM by going on via web to https://www.sam.gov. Any responses received without completing SAM registration will be considered noncompliant. Further, the response should include any special requirements for a commercial contract (i.e., Commercial Financing, Warranty Provisions, Delivery Information, etc.) in accordance with FAR Part 12. Responses must be received no later than 11:00am EST 26 April 2018. Responses should be submitted electronically to contact@example.gov This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the government will consider all responses received by the response date stated above. A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition 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. TELEPHONE REQUEST WILL NOT BE HONORED.