Notice of Intent to Award: Sole Source to KVH Industries

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific) hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with KVH Industries. The requirement is for the purchase of the following: ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY 0001 RSNF 800 1 0002 STATIC IP ONE-TIME SET-UP FEE 1 0003 STATIC IP MONTHLY MAINTENACE FEE 1 0004 ACTIVATION FEE 1 The above supplies are for KVH antennas that are already installed on ships. These antennas only work off of KVH airtime contracts. The cost to install other antennas would exceed any cost savings garnered from a competitive re-compete for this support. These are reoccurring annual subscriptions. KVH system only works on KVH airtime contract, no other options available. Systems already in place and installed in KSA. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. The applicable NAICS Code is 517410 and the business size standard is 35 million dollars. The point of contact for this announcement is Asim Hicks at asim.hicks@navy.mil Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. Any comments, questions or concerns regarding this notice may be submitted via e-mail to asim.hicks@navy.mil by 11 January 2021 at 1530 PST. Questions by phone or fax will not be