R--Analysis and modifications of the Acadia II Video Card

The Government intends to modify the existing contract (N66604-13-P-0941) with Sarnoff International (SRI) by incorporating a new requirement to provide engineering services in support of NUWC Imaging Special Project Programs. Specifically, under this program SRI will work toward implementing the AGLG+MDCP (De-haze) algorithm onto the Acadia II Video Card. The level of effort for this new tasking is approximately 122 labor hours and will not impact the original period of performance. For the reasons stated below, the Governemnt intends to issue the modification to SRI. NUWC Division Newport intends to place a purchase order with Sarnoff International (SRI) to support analysis and modifications of the Acadia II Video Card. This piece of hardware and software is based off of a design that SRI has developed over the past 15 years. SRI therefore gained significant expertise in the design and performance of this component, and is the only vendor capable of modifying or testing this component. Going to another contractor would incur unacceptable cost and schedule impacts to the project. This requirement will be solicited in accordance with the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source. All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract 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. This notice is a synopsis and does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it is not a commitment by the U.S. Navy to procure subject items. Additional information will be provided upon the release of solicitation number N6660413T0941, which is expected to be on or about 30 Jan 2012. NAICS code is 541330, Solicitation is unrestricted. For information on this acquisition contact Michael H. Broomfield at +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail at contact@example.gov. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to FedBizOpps and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice