70--SMO –F551 MAGNETO OPTICAL DRIVE

This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities(FBO) page located at http://www.eps.gov and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line(NECO) site located at http://www.neco.navy.mil. While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by the NSWC Division Crane. The Government will procure the following brand name item on a restricted basis. Sony SMO–F551 Magneto Optical Drives. Only the brand name item will be acceptable. This will be a firm-fixed price contract and is planned to be an indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract with an ordering period of three years with a minimum quantity of 175 units. There will be a requirement for units to be manufactured from the same production lot. Shipment shall be FOB destination NSWC Crane IN with inspection/acceptance at NSWC Crane. The Navy intends to solicit and negotiate this contract on a sole-source basis, restricting competition to those offerors providing the brand name item, based on FAR 6.302-1(c), only one source capable of meeting the Government’s requirements, application for brand name descriptions. This procurement will be processed in accordance with FAR Part 12 procedures, acquisition of commercial items. The applicable NAICS Classification is 334112 and the! size standard is 1,000. The solicitation is expected to be issued on or about 4/26/06 and expected to close on or about 5/4/06. All responsible parties may submit an offer. Interested parties may submit inquiries or request for information by sending a fax to Mr. Roger Brett at 812-854-5666 or send a request via e-mail (E-MAIL preferred) to [email protected]. See numbered Note 22 (sole source procurement).