Switch Multiplexer Unit (SMU)   3

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE: Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) intends to issue a sole source, hybrid firm-fixed price and time and materials requirements contract for the refurbishment to "like new" condition of the Common Air Defense Communications Interface (CASCI) Switch Multiplexer Unit (Model ON-505(v)5/(P)/T to General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc., 400 John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton, MA 02780, CAGE Code 67032. The Government does not possess the technical data package (TDP). The TDP is proprietary to the original manufacturer (General Dynamics C4 Systems, Inc.). All interested sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by this agency. The Statutory Authority permitting Other than Full and Open Competition for this action is U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented in FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies and Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements". This requirement will be negotiated on a sole source basis. Solicitation W911N2-16-R-0001 is expected to be released O/A 18 April 2016 with a closing date O/A 18 May 2016. The annotated closing date for the solicitation is an estimated date and may be adjusted dependent upon the release of the solicitation. The solicitation will not close prior to the annotated closing date. This synopsis shall not bind the Government and is for information purposes only. POC: Bobie Burkett, Contract Specialist (email bobie.j.burkett.civ@mail.mil).