Description:

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) intends to utilize other than full and open competition to issue an order against Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) SPRMM1-16-G-1100 to supply Combat Systems Support Equipment (CSSE) Ordnance Alteration (ORDALT) Kits in support of Aegis Cruiser and Destroyer Modernization program requirements.  The order will be issued to L-3 Power Paragon, Inc., 901 East Ball Road Anaheim, CA 92805-6916, and will provide for procurement of 444 MK84 Rectifier Module Improvement Kits (P/N: 970-49965-KIT) and options for 175 MK84 Rectifier Module Improvement Kits (P/N: 970-49965-KIT) and 23 Ship Change Document 17850s.

The anticipated order is intended to be awarded pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), which states: "The head of an agency may use procedures other than competitive procedures only when the property or services needed by the agency are available from only one responsible source or only from a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of property or services will satisfy the needs of the agency."  L-3 Power Paragon, Inc. is the Design Agent and sole manufacturer of the MK 84, they own and maintain the proprietary data drawing packages, production capability, and system design expertise.

 Disclaimer:

The proposed contract action is for supplies/ services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302.  Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing BOA) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this 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.

Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.