Notice of Intent to Sole Source-AviatCare WarrantyPlus Support

The proposed contract action is for commercial supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to provide these services. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is solely within the discretion of the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract action is supported by the attached approved justification. The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requires contractor manufacturer approved support, referred to as AviatCare WarrantyPlus support, to provide subject matter experts on the Aviat Networks Constellation radios, Fujitsu Flashwave 4100 SONET Multiplexors, and Provision network management software. The contractor shall provide the expertise on a 24/7 basis via telephone and web from a manned technical support center. The contractor shall also provide component repair and advanced replacement for (314) Constellation microwave radios, and (16) Fujitsu Flashwave 4100 SONET Multiplexors. The contractor shall have expert knowledge of all details of the supported equipment as integrated in the PACAREA Microwave Radio Network. See attached Sole Source Justification for more information. All responses may be emailed to [email protected] and [email protected] no later than 1500 EST on 8 September 2021.