Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source to AVNET INC. (USI Electronics)

The Department of the Navy, Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pacific), hereby publicizes its intention to solicit, negotiate, and award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive basis with AVNET INC. (USI Electronics). The requirement is for the purchase of the following: ITEM 0001: Tornado: Windows NT/68K Object Code and Annual Premium Project Support for C2P License 3267 P/N: 515-10020-8C, 535-174284. Manufacturer: Wind River QTY: 1 LOT (12 Months) ITEM 0002: Premium Project Support for Wind River Platform NE VxWorks Edition 6.9 P/N: 500-167497, 535-174284. Manufacturer: Wind River QTY: 1 LOT (12 Months) ITEM 0003: Support & Maintenance – Object Code, for Wind River Platform NE VxWorks Edition 6.9 P/N: 500-167497, 535-103796 Manufacturer: Wind River QTY: 1 LOT (12 Months) This procurement is for the renewal of licensing and technical support for Wind River VxWorks Real-Time Operating System (RTOS), which will allow NIWC Pacific to continue receiving new product baseline releases and access to technical support. NICW Pacific requires licenses and support services that are only available from one responsible/capable source, AVNET INC. (USI Electronics). AVNET INC. (USI Electronics) is the only franchised/authorized distributor for government customers for Wind River products required. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quote. A determination by the government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the government. Acquisition of Commercial Items under FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisitions Procedures under FAR Part 13 apply. The applicable NAICS Code is 511210 and the business size standard is $41.5 million. Be advised that the aforementioned information is anticipatory in nature and is not binding. This notice is not a request for quotes; however, any firm believing that they can fulfill the requirement may be considered by the agency. Interested parties may identify their interest and capabilities in response to this synopsis. The point of contact for this announcement is Dan Nardi at [email protected]. In your inquiry reference N66001-20-Q-6123. Responses are due by 15:00 PST on 20 July 2020. To respond to this announcement, you must be registered to the SPAWAR E-Commerce website at https://e-commerce.sscno.nmci.navy.mil and upload your inquiry under NIWC Pacific/Simplified Acquisitions/N66001-20-Q-6123. All responding vendors must be registered to the System for Award Management (SAM) website prior to award of contract. Information can be found at https://www.sam.gov.