Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source: REPAIR OF KEYSIGHT TECHNOLOGIES INC. EQUIPMENT

SUPSHIP Bath (SSBA) has a requirement for the evaluation and repair of the following equipment:

Line #1: Signal Generator E8257D/ MY60021031 SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT- The proposed contract action is for the supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with one source, Keysight Technologies, Inc., 1900 Garden of the Gods Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80907-3423, CAGE CODE 7ZXR5, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1. This is being sole sourced because Items Peculiarity to Manufacturer.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and does not authorize 3rd party repairs. Keysight Technologies Inc. is considered the only responsible source possessing sufficient requisite knowledge, engineering expertise, and technical data to calibrate and repair to the OEM specific. 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 N6278625T0008 is hereby issued. 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. Interested parties may identify their interest and submit product information in response to this notice via email to hannah.e.lavoie.civ@us.navy.mil