Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDECA)

Notice of Intent to Negotiate Sole Source This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole source award under FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) - Soliciting from a single source. For purchases not exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold, “Contracting Officers may solicit from one source if the contracting officer determines that the circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available ( e.g. , urgency, exclusive licensing agreements, brand-name or industrial mobilization).” Pursuant to FAR Subpart 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), the Missile Defense Agency(MDA), intends to negotiate a sole source award to L3 Cincinnati Electronics Corporation, a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies, Inc. for evaluation and repair of an L3Harris designed, developed, and built Integrated Dewar Cooler Assembly (IDECA). L3Harris is the only company that can provide OEM authorized servicing staff required to evaluate and execute repair/replacement of key IDECA components due to the proprietary nature of the design. This notice is not a request for quote/proposal and no solicitation will be issued. Responses received may be used for future acquisitions. Information may be sent to the Contracting Officer, Michaela Simmons at [email protected]. No telephone or facsimile requests will be accepted. This procurement will be prepared in accordance with FAR Part 13, using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. Approved for Public Release 22-MDA-11150 (16 May 22)