N0016422DGP73 P00009 - Sole Source - TR-333 Hydrophone Audio Transformers

ITEM DESCRIPTION - The items to be procured are Hydrophone Transformers are used in the manufacture of US and UK TR-333 Hydrophones for the Navigation Subsystem produced by NSWC Crane, currently deployed in the Submarine Fleet. They are to be used as replacement assets during normal refit/replenish/replacement operations of TR-333 Hydrophones. The vendor, OECO LLC, is the sole source for hydrophone Transformers and the only vendor on the approved supplier list from the Program Office.

The proposed contract action is for a ceiling increase, on contract N0016422DGP73, a firm-fixed-price, Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity contract with a five-year ordering period from $1,027,919 by an estimated $1,800,00 to an estimated $2,827,929.. The contract is for supplies which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, OECO LLC, Milwaukie, OR, 97222-4619 (CAGE 95266), under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.103-1 (c) (2), only one responsible source.

The requirement is being solicited on a sole source basis, because the supplies have been deemed to be available only from the original source in the case of a follow-on contract for the continued production of highly specialized equipment, including major components thereof, when it is likely that award to any other source would result in (A) Substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition or (B) Unacceptable delays in fulfilling the agency’s requirements.

Additionally, the Government is pursuing a sole source procurement to mitigate associated certification costs and delays required for certification testing. Furthermore, if a potential vendor is not capable of meeting the certification requirements, there is high likelihood that mission schedules will be significantly impacted. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

However, a determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract extension based upon responses to the solicitation is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of re-evaluating the justification for sole source or limitation of sources and making a determination to change the acquisition strategy to 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 1-866-606-8220 or via the internet at https://www.sam.gov. Questions or inquiries should be directed to Steven Junkins, Code 0232, e-mail steven.l.junkins2.civ@us.navy.mil. Please reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice.