58--Upconverter Upgrade

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure on an other than full and open competition basis the following items: This procurement is for the upgrade of six WV Communications dual band upconverters; model WV-UCV-1-3000-70. This requirement is sole sourced to WV Communications Inc., 1176 Tourmaline Drive, Newbury Park, CA. 91320, based on compatibility with existing equipment and the fact that the Navy has already invested considerable NRE, (Non Recurring Engineering) funds to design this upconverter. Manufacturers other that WV Communications attempting to perform these modifications would cause unacceptable delays for delivery, adversely affecting mission readiness. These units are essential components of the Special Transmitter System, which is currently installed on deployed Navy aircraft. Any firms believing that they can provide the Upconverter Upgrade, may submit a written response to be received at the Contracting Offic! e no later than 5 days after the date of publication of this notice. It must clearly show the firm's ability to be responsive without compromising the quality, accuracy or reliability of the data without causing programmatic hardship. Respond to Kris McVay, by mail to NAWCWPNS, Code 220000D, 429 E. Bowen Rd - Stop 4015, China Lake, CA 93555-6108 or fax to (760) 939-8329, or email to [email protected] NAICS CODE = 334220 Place of Performance = N/A Set Aside = N/A