10--Intent to Award Sole Source Contract in support of Shoulder-Fired Multipurpose Assault Weapon (SMAW) Fire Circuit Testers for SMAW Boresight Kit - Thermocouples

THIS IS A NOTIFICATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. The purpose of this message is to notify the public of the Government's intent to award a sole source contract to Bright Lights USA, Inc (CAGE 0RMF7, 145 Shreve Ave, Barrington, NJ 08007) for thermocouples (part C06X) in support of the current SMAW weapons system. The current SMAW Technical Data Package (TDP) indicates Bright Lights USA as the approved sole source of supply for this ruggedized and tested item. The cost to buy detailed build data and conduct testing to certify that another approved thermocouple exists is expected to greatly exceed any cost savings expected from competition [FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A)]. In addition, such actions are expected to greatly exceed schedule limitations. Furthermore, this buy represents the final purchase for thermocouples to support the legacy SMAW system inventory until replacement by the SMAW II weapons systems. With these SMAW II replacements, this particular thermocouple will be rendered obsolete. Quantity to be purchased is 150 thermocouples (plus an option to order another 150 thermocouples, if necessary). A follow on detailed Justification and Approval will be posted after contract award to satisfy FAR requirements. THIS IS A NOTIFICATION ONLY. THIS IS NOT A SOLICITATION OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.