Sole Source for Studio 5000 License & Controllers

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to negotiate and award a sole source contract to Rockwell Automation, Cleveland, OH for (2) ControlLogix 1756-L83E PLC controllers with accompanying standard license for Studio 5000. The Government intends to make an award prior to the end of the second quarter. Pursuant to 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), Rockwell Automation is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy’s requirements for the specified effort.

The proposed award and resulting contract modifications are for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 13.106. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis.

Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to the attention of Karen Morris using the contact information provided in this synopsis. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort is 7H20