VRLA AUTOMATIC BATTERY MONITORING SYSTEM

This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the Internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Division Crane. The Government currently has an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with L-3 Communications, Henschel for a maximum of 23 Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) Automatic Battery Monitoring Systems (ABMS). The IDIQ contract, originally awarded on a sole source basis, also includes an engineering services line item with a maximum ordering amount of $140,000 and a spares line item with a maximum ordering amount of $625,000. The Government has requirements to extend the ordering period of this co! ntract, to add a line item for 2 moored training ship (MTS) ABMS's, to add a line item for additional non-recurring engineering (NRE) related to the MTS ABMS, to increase the engineering services line item maximum amount, to increase the spares line item maximum amount, and to make some other minor modifications to the contract. The Government intends to negotiate and award a contract modification on a sole-source basis with L-3 Communications, Henschel, 9 Hoyt Dr., Newburyport, MA 01950, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Questions or inquiries may be directed to Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division, Point of Contact Mr. Peter Riegler, Code 0564ET, Bldg 64, 300 Highway 361, Crane, IN 47522 5001; telephone +1 (555) 000-0000, FAX +1 (555) 000-0000 or e-mail contact@example.gov. Numbered notes 9, 22, and 26 apply.