Ka-band ALE-43 Pod Radome

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE

This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. This is not a solicitation or request for offers. No solicitation package is available and telephone requests will not be honored. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) intends to award a sole source purchase order to: SAINT- GOBAIN for Ka-band ALE-43 Pod Radome.

The North American Industry Classification System Code (NAICS) for this requirement is 336413 with the size standard of 1250. The Federal Supply Code (FSC) / Product Service Code (PSC) procurement is 1680.

This purchase will be made utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with:

• Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.106-1(b) for purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold of $250,000.

Interested parties may identify their interests and capability to respond to this requirement within fifteen (15) calendar days of the publication of this notice. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No reimbursement for any cost connected with providing capability information will be provided.

The point of contact is: Michiko Houston email: Michiko.houston@nrl.navy.mil.

Please reference this Notice of Intent number on your correspondence and in the Subject line of your email.