This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for a commercial item.The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for a Hottinger Baldwin Measurements modular amplifier system. The compliant product is available solely from HBM, Inc., as HMB, Inc. has proprietary rights to all of their products and have no authorized resellers. The NAICS code is 541511 and the business size is 27.5 million dollars.The proposed purchase order is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Hottinger Baldwin Measurements, Inc. The proposed action is for modular amplifier system components, for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source pursuant to FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii). The basis for restricting competition is for the following reasons: HBM, Inc. is the only source of the required components, with no compatible items on the market. The NSWCCD intends to award a firm fixed-price purchase order to Hottinger Baldwin Measurements, Inc. using
Simplified Acquisition Procedures.Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 11:59AM 03 August 2018. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received by 11:59AM on 08/03/2018 will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice 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.Inquiries should be directed to both Michael Bonaiuto at michael.bonaiuto@navy.mil and Gary Whitney at gary.whitney@navy.mil.Contact Information: Michael J. Bonaiuto, Contract Specialist, Phone 3012270589, Email michael.bonaiuto@navy.mil Office Address :9500 MacArthur Boulevard West Bethesda MD 20817-5700 Location: NSWC Carderock Division Set Aside: N/A