The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Navy through NSWC Crane, is seeking to procure upgrades for the FDS TT&E system via a sole source contract. The objective of this procurement is to modify equipment related to aircraft components and accessories, ensuring enhanced operational capabilities. This upgrade is critical for maintaining the effectiveness and reliability of defense systems. Interested parties can reach out to Joshua Tester at joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil for further details regarding this opportunity.

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N00164-23-Q-0076 – SOLE SOURCE – FDS TT&E UPGRADES - FSC K016 – NAICS 334118 ISSUE DATE 19 JAN 2023 – CLOSING DATE 25 JAN 2023 – 12:00 AM Eastern Time ITEM DESCRIPTION- Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane has a requirement for upgrades of FDS displays, testing/evaluation and repairs of FDS displays The proposed contract action is for the supplies for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, ArgonFDS LLC, 6435 Shiloh Rd, Alpharetta, GA 30005-8412, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because both the displays being upgraded from and the new model are both produced by ArgonFDS, and as such they have the required knowledge, skills, technical rights and equipment to do the work necessary. Thus they represent the most cost and time-efficient option for securing the necessary components. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. However, a determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Offerors may obtain information on SAM registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://sam.gov.  This solicitation is being issued pursuant to the procedures at FAR Part 13.  Synopsis exception FAR 5.202(a)(13) applies and Solicitation Number N00164-23-Q-0076 is hereby issued as an attachment hereto.  Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/ has officially replaced FBO.gov All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to Contract Opportunities on https://sam.gov/.  It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor https://sam.gov/ for any amendments, which may be issued to this solicitation.  For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a quote will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Offers shall be e-mailed to joshua.e.tester.civ@us.navy.mil.    All required information must be received on or before 25-JANUARY-2023 at 12:00 AM EASTERN TIME.

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