N66001-20-Q-6196 – Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Persistent Systems LLC. The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with Persistent Systems LLC. The requirement is for the purchase of the following: ITEM 0001: WR-5100 MPU5 Chassis. Includes twist locking battery (NSN:5975-01-658-9155) Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 4 ITEM 0002: RF-1150 MPU5 High-Powered L-band Radio Module (1350-1390 MHz) Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY:4 ITEM 0003: ANT-1003 Omni, 1.35-1.40Ghz L-Band Sleeve Dipole Antenna – 2.15 Dbi Ultra Flex Spring RP-TNC(M) connector flat back Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 12 ITEM 0004: ANT-4001 GPS Antenna SMA-Male Stub Antenna (3.3V Active)… Previously WR-ANT-071 Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 4 ITEM 0005: ANT-4017 Dual L/C Band, V-Polar Omni antenna – NF Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 4 ITEM 0006: ANT-4018 Dual L/C Band, H-Polar Omni antenna – NF Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY:2 ITEM 0007: CBL-DATA-2019 MPU5 USB-to-Ethernet Converter Cable. IP67-rated RJ45 Receptacle. 18.5in, Compatible with all ports (Programmed/Tested) Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 8 ITEM 0008: BAT-06 Twist-Lock Battery Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 4 ITEM 0009: BAT-11 2-Bay Desktop Battery Charger. Accommodates two (2) BAT-06 Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 2 ITEM 0010: CBL-PWR-0002 MPU4/MPU5 Battery Eliminator to BB Battery Plug Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 2 ITEM 0011: ACC-MPU5-CAP01 MPU5 22-Pin Cap (All Ports) Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 8 ITEM 0012: ACC-MPU5-CAP02 MPU5 HD-BNC Cap with Tether Manufacturer: Persistent Systems QTY: 4 The above supplies will be used to provide secure Line of Site (LOS) communications between Unmanned Undersea Vehicles (UUV’s) and surface boats as well as between UUV’s and Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS’s). These parts are only built by Persistent Systems with no current alternatives. Based on the approved Justification for Non-Competitive Procurement (JNCP), there is only one responsible source and no other supplier will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. The applicable NAICS code is 334511 and the business size standard is 1,250 employees. The point of contact for this announcement is Ryan Keen at [email protected] Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] by 24 February 2020 at 7:00am PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.

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