The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open basis the following items: 1) Trace 1310 Mainframe, QTY: 1 Lot. This requirement is sole sourced to Thermo Electron North America, LLC, 5225 Verona Road, Madison, WI 53711 as the only vendor able to produce this requirement due to fit, interface, and expansion of existing system. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any form believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Office no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice, which shall be considered by the agency. Respond to Stephanee Whiteley by email to [email protected]. Quotations are preferred via email. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893621Q0268 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm's experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule.

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