Purchase Antennas for use on the MH-60L Aircraft

U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) anticipates contracting with Chelton INC, 1955 Lakeway Drive, Lewisville TX 75057-6425 for antennas, p/n 19-429P58 for use on the MH-60L aircraft fielded for USSOCOM. The proposed action is for an item that was designed, developed and manufactured by Chelton INC. exclusively for the MH-60L aircraft and the Government does not own specifications and drawings to permit full and open competition. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority FAR 6.302-1. Firms that feel they can provide this item or equal are encouraged to identify themselves. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal, however, the Government will consider all proposals received by the specified due date (in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)). A determination by the Government not to compete this acquisition is solely within the discretion of the Government. The estimated release date of the solicitation is 6 Aug 2008. You may request a copy via e-mail to [email protected]. The purchase will made as a commercial buy under FAR Part 12. See Note 22.