N66001-20-P-6121 – Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to Charter Engineering, INC.

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 non-competitive basis with Charter Engineering,INC. The requirement is for the purchase of the following: ITEM 0001: CEI INC. Model: B10P-520537 Type: SPDT, Manufacturer: Charter Engineering, INC. QTY: forty-five (45) ITEM 0002: CEI INC. Model: L1P- 520337 Type: DPDT, Manufacturer: Charter Engineering, INC. QTY: thirteen (13) ITEM 0003: CEI INC. Model: K8P-50337 Type: SP8T, Manufacturer: Charter Engineering, INC. QTY: five (5) The Charter Switches are required to support the multiple radio frequency paths on Broadband Antenna Array over Fiber (BrAAF). It supports the SPDT/DPDT/8-channel RF paths. Code 52280 builds the antenna assembly to support the NUWC-based project. These SPDT, DPDT, and SP8T RF switches have been included in the production model and have passed extensive testing and comply with the form and fit of the mechanically constrained location on the antenna. 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 334419 and the business size standard is 750 employees. The point of contact for this announcement is Darrell Gacad 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 7 JAN 2020 at 1100 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be considered.