20--Network Products

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division (NSWCCD), Philadelphia intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Siemens Industry, Inc., One Internet Plaza, Johnson City, TN 37604. This Request for Quotations (RFQ) covers the establishment of a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for network products, including network switches, switch chassis, switch modules, power supply modules, and associated switch enclosures to be utilized for shipboard installation as part of the Integrated Ship Control System (ISCS) Local Area Network (LAN). The applicable NAICS code for this requirement is 334118. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received prior to the closing date of 10 May 2013 will be considered by the Government. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All questions must be in writing to the Contract Specialist, Carolyn McCloskey, at [email protected].