Sole Source Requirement with Hexagon US Federal for NovAtel PwrPak7’s and API capability
ID: 1301189857Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL AIR WARFARE CENTER AIR DIVPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-1545, USA

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Radio and Television Broadcasting and Wireless Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334220)

PSC

ANTENNAS, WAVEGUIDES, AND RELATED EQUIPMENT (5985)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, is seeking to procure four NovAtel PwrPak7 GPS reference receivers along with an Application Programming Interface (API) capability on a sole source basis from Hexagon US Federal. This procurement aims to replace outdated ProPak6 receivers at various sites in Maryland as part of the Mid-Atlantic Range Expansion project, enhancing GPS tracking capabilities critical for operational support. The selected contractor must ensure delivery of all items within six weeks after receipt of the order, with early and partial shipments preferred. Interested vendors should contact Shannon Canada at shannon.m.canada.civ@us.navy.mil for further details and must comply with specific provisions outlined in the solicitation to be eligible for contract award.

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    The file outlines a Statement of Work (SoW) by the Atlantic Ranges & Targets (ART) Department for the procurement of four NovAtel PwrPak7 GPS reference receivers as part of the Mid-Atlantic Range Expansion (MARE) project. The PwrPak7 units will replace obsolete ProPak6 receivers currently at multiple sites in Maryland. Additionally, an Application Programming Interface (API) capability is included for software developers to facilitate firmware upgrades of existing PwrPak7 units at other MARE sites. The document details the specifications of the receivers, including their technical capabilities such as GPS+QZSS, DGPS PNT, and interference mitigation features. A critical requirement stipulates delivery of all items within six weeks after the order. This procurement emphasizes the federal government's ongoing efforts to enhance GPS tracking capabilities vital for operational support and project expansion in the region.
    The government document outlines essential provisions regarding telecommunications and video surveillance equipment used in federal contracts, specifically focusing on compliance with sections of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019. It mandates that offerors complete provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26 to be eligible for contract awards. Provision 52.204-24 requires offerors to declare whether they provide covered telecommunications equipment or services while detailing any relevant disclosures if applicable. This includes identifying the entity responsible for the equipment, its specifications, and the intended use. It emphasizes the prohibition on using such equipment as integral components in federal contracts. Provision 52.204-26 similarly asks whether the offeror supplies these services or equipment in their contract performance. Both provisions emphasize the significance of reviewing the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) to ensure compliance. Overall, the document serves to ensure that contractors provide transparency about their telecommunications equipment usage and adhere to national security standards in federal procurement. It illustrates the government’s commitment to preventing the use of potentially harmful technologies in its contracts.
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