Synopsis of Justification and Approval for Procurement of Sidewinder Kits

The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), San Diego, intends toaward a sole-source modification under contract Number W15P7T-04-C-E405 to General Dynamics C4 Systems (GDC4S) for the procurement of 1,000 Sidewinder Kits to support the currently contracted AN/PRC-154 Rifleman Radios. Under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(iii)(B), these supplies are required by the agency and are available from this responsible source, and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy the needs of the agency, or it will result in unacceptable delays and excessive costs in fulfilling the agencys requirements. A determination not to compete this requirement is based on market research and is solely within the discretion of the Government. This announcement is not a request for competitive proposals. Inquiries should be directed no later than COB on Thursday, 10 May 2012, via e-mail, reference W15P7T-04-C-E405 (Sidewinder), to James Leal, Contract Specialist, contact@example.gov. The Government will review all responses, without prejudice, whether or not the Government initially determines that another firm is fully qualified to fulfill this U.S. Army requirement. NOTE: If documents are sent via e-mail, the contractor will be responsible for validating Government receipt by calling the Contract Specialist at +1 (555) 000-0000. No solicitation is available and telephone requests for information will not be honored. (Product/Service Code: AC63, NAICS Code: 541330).