46 -- Chlorination and Dechlorination Units

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, N.J. (NAWCADLKE)intends to negotiate with Geo-Center Inc., of Newton, MA. on a sole source basis for the purchase of ten (10) each, Chlorination and Dechlorination units, with options for ten (10) additional units. These units are sused to prevent the growth of biofouling organisms in auxililary seawater systems (heat exchangers and air conditioning condensers) onboard SEAWOLF class submarines. Based upon market research, they are the only unique firm able to supply ready-to-use portable chlorination and dechlorination systems that are able to meet the government technical and environmental compliance requirements and the delivery schedule of 31 July 2003. Substantial duplication of cost to the Government is not expected to be recovered through competition and there would be unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency requirements. The Navy does not own sufficient data to compete this procurement. This synopsis is ussued for information only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Companies interested in providing an offer, must be able to demonstrate in writing, by 28 March 2003, their capability to provide this equipment. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed requirement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received. A sole source, Firm Fixed Price RFP will be posted www.navair.navy.mil on or about 31 March 2003. The point of contact for this procurement and any submissions, is Mrs. Joyce Discenza at (732) 323-2148 or Email: [email protected].