N66001-24-R-0060 Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source
ID: N66001_SNOTE_0C9852E8Type: Special Notice
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNIWC PACIFICSAN DIEGO, CA, 92152-5001, USA

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Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing (334290)

PSC

COMM/DETECT/COHERENT RADIATION (58)

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https://sam.gov/opp/e8887442c59647adb8029f25fc732328/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Naval Information Warfare Center (NIWC) Pacific, intends to award a sole-source contract to Brandywine Communications for the provision of parts and modules related to the Navy's ruggedized Time and Frequency Distribution System (TFDS). This procurement aims to support both shore and fleet users, ensuring the sustainment and maintenance of existing TFDS systems while also facilitating the acquisition of new systems for Virginia and Columbia Class submarines. The TFDS is critical for the Navy's submarine communication community, and Brandywine Communications is the only source capable of fulfilling these requirements without incurring substantial costs or delays associated with alternative systems. The estimated contract value is $8.2 million, with a performance period of one year and four optional one-year extensions. Interested parties may contact Contract Specialist April Anne B Segovia at aprilanne.b.segovia.civ@us.navy.mil or 619-553-4490, with responses due by September 10, 2024, at 1630.

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    April Anne B SegoviaContract Specialist
    (619) 553-4490
    aprilanne.b.segovia.civ@us.navy.mil
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