70 -- dual Redundant Frequency diversity Radar System

This is a Notice of Intent to award to a sole source for commercial service prepared in accordance with FAR 12.603 as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The contract will include all applicable provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2001-27. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) Code is 517910, Size standard $11.0 million is applicable to this requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this requirement. Responses will be evaluated based upon past experience and past performance with this special type of telecommunications equipment for Coast Guard use. This acquisition is being conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13.5 and FAR Part 12, Commercial Items. The government intends to award the requirement to: TERMA A/S, HOVMARKEN 4, LYSTRUP, DENMARK, 8520 for the purchase of: Terma Scanter 2001 Dual Redundant Frequency Diversity radar system including the Auto Adaptive Sensitivity Control 2, Sea Clutter Discriminator, redundant azimuth encoder, bidirectional coupler, 21' HGCP-F-38 circularly polarized fan beam antenna system. The determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses is to be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a future competitive procurement. responses to this announcement, referencing synopsis number HSCG89-06-C-612213 may be submitted to Commander (fcp), MLCPAC, USCG, Coast Guard Island, Bldg. 54-C, Alameda, CA 94501-5100, Attn: Emely Hagins. All responses must be received within ten (10) calendar days from date of announcement. An order for Commercial Items, will be awarded on or about September 15, 2006. Telephone request will not be accepted. There is no solicitation available. Written responses to this synopsis shall contain sufficient documentation to establish a bona fide capability to fulfill this requirement. This sole source award is based on the vendor’s prior experience. This notice of intent is not a Request for Quotations nor is it a request for competition.