INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE - CABLE ASSEMBLIES

The Naval Information Warfare Center(NIWC) Atlantic's intent to award a Firm-Fixed- Price purchase order on a non competitive basis to Connective Design, Inc. (Cage 0PCR1) for the procurement of Cable Assembly. The Government intends to negotiate solely with Connective Design, Inc. under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b). Connective Design is the original equipment manufacturer.

As these cables require form, fit and function to ensure proper integration, Connective Designs has been the only known source capable of providing the specialized and special cables over the past years.

The NAICS Code is 332721 and the Small Business Size Standard is 500. Manufacture Part Number Description Connective Design, Inc. 126292 CABLE ASSEMBLY "I" TYPE Connective Design, Inc. 126336 CABLE ASSEMBLY "Y" TYPE This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source believing that it can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation.

Responses to the solicitation notice can be submitted via the NAVWAR E-Commerce website at NAVWAR E-Commerce Central (navy.mil) by July 25, 2024. Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Brianna Durtschi at Brianna.a.durtschi.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses received by July 25, 2024 will be considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.