N0017325Q5300 - RELEASE AND TRANSPONDER
ID: N0017325Q5300Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVAL RESEARCH LABORATORYWASHINGTON, DC, 20375-5328, USA

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Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing (334511)

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NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS (6605)

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https://sam.gov/opp/4f5d84e97c7844708a0d334f68cd8c73/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Research Laboratory (NRL), intends to award a sole source purchase order to The MathWorks, Inc. for service support related to the X310 + TwinRX system. This procurement is deemed necessary as only one supplier is capable of fulfilling the agency's specific requirements, and it will adhere to Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation, with a total value not exceeding $250,000. The services sought are critical for the operational efficiency of the X310 + TwinRX system, which plays a significant role in the NRL's research and development efforts. Interested parties may express their capability to meet this requirement by contacting Kayrelly Aguirre-Arroba at kayrelly.aguirre-arroba2.civ@us.navy.mil, although the decision to conduct a competitive procurement will be at the government's discretion.

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    Kayrelly Aguirre-Arroba
    kayrelly.aguirre-arroba2.civ@us.navy.mil
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    N0017325Q5300 - COMBINED SYNOPSIS - WITH ATTACHMENT.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for purchasing 8242XS Acoustic Release Transponders with a tandem kit. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is set aside for small businesses and follows Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) guidelines. Vendors must offer new equipment, either brand name or equal, and must provide proof of OEM authorization. The items must be shipped to the NRL's Washington, DC address within 45-60 days post-award, and all submissions must comply with specified FAR and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses. The purpose of the procurement is to enhance the recovery of underwater acoustic recorders, and the inspection criteria stipulate that all delivered items must be in full working order to be accepted. Vendors must submit their technical and price quotes via email to the designated purchasing agent. The government will evaluate offers based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable approach, prioritizing cost-effectiveness while ensuring that the technical specifications are met. This solicitation represents NRL's intent to modernize equipment used in underwater acoustic research, thereby emphasizing the importance of secure contracting practices and compliance with regulatory standards.
    N0017325Q5300 - Notice of Intent to go Sole Source.pdf
    The Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) is issuing a Notice of Intent to award a sole source purchase order to The MathWorks, Inc. for service support related to the X310 + TwinRX system. This procurement will not involve competitive proposals, as it is deemed that only one supplier is capable of fulfilling the agency's requirements. The expected purchase will adhere to Simplified Acquisition Procedures under the Federal Acquisition Regulation and will not exceed $250,000. Interested parties may express their capability to meet this requirement; however, the government's discretion will guide the decision on whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses. The document specifies the relevant North American Industry Classification System and Federal Supply Code, signifying the formal process of acquisition. The intent is to facilitate efficiency and compliance in securing necessary services while maintaining an open channel for potential competitors to challenge the sole source designation, ensuring transparency in governmental procurement processes.
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    N0017325Q5300 - Service support for X310 + TwinRX
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