Down Converters - Sole Source

Sole Source procurement of twenty-eight (28) Mercury Down Converter 2 CH, P/N 010-RX184002-003 in support of NUWCDIVNPT as designated the In-Service Engineering Agent and the National Maintenance Center for the Photonics Mast system. The required Mercury Systems Down Converters are a critical part of the EEAs contained in the Photonics Masts and must perform in various outboard at-sea environments.

The Down Converters contain highly complex electronic circuitry, requiring highly specialized manufacturing processes to ensure the functional and performance requirements are achieved. Mercury Systems, Inc. (CAGE 3X893). is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the required Down Converters and is the only source certified to meet all of the Photonics Mast and EEA specification requirements.

Further, it is the only source that currently possesses the unique knowledge, expertise, and manufacturing facilities required to produce and deliver the required Down Converter for the Photonics System without unacceptable delays and substantial duplication of costs.