The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to issue an award on a Sole Source basis with Rex Systems, Inc. for materials and services as required to manufacture, assemble and produce AN/USM-128 Test Set, NSN: 6625-00-725-3536 in support of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Aircraft. The AN/USM-128 is a portable test set for pre-flight checkout of electrical power systems for aircraft and ground support power equipment. The test set shall be suitable for a one man operation. The contractor shall provide the Government with a calibrated AN/USM-128 with certification of calibration and calibration stickers. The production effort shall consist of a Base Year order of thirty eight (38) units with an additional five (5) units possible through the exercise of options. The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT POSSESS THE TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE TO ALLOW FOR A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT.
REX Systems Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/USM-128 Test Set, and therefore is the only contractor with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data that can meet the Government's requirements. The data rights for the AN/USM-128 Test Set are proprietary to Rex. The Government does not possess the data package to support a competitive acquisition. Any other source would need the proprietary data to produce these items. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to open the requirement to competition based on the response to this notice, is solely in the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice.
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