THEMIS MEMORY MODULES

10 USC 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR6.302-1, after only one responsible source Themis Brand is the only acceptable source for this requirement. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C)(1) Sole Source/Brand Name Requirement NO SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED. THE ENTIRE SOLICITATION PACKAGE IS AVAILABLE AND POSTED UNDER BOTH THE "SOLICITATION" POSTED ON NOV 3, 2010 AND "SOLICITATION 1" POSTED ON NOV 12, 2010. *********************************************************** ALTHOUGH THE FBO SITE FOR "SOLICITATION" STATES IT IS A DRAFT RFPS/RFIS, RESPONSES TO QUESTIONS, ETC......IT IS THE ACTUAL SOLICITATION NOT A DRAFT. THE SOLICITATION AND THE SOLICITATION AMENDMENT IS AVAILABLE AT "SOLICITATION 1" OFFERS DUE NOV 15, 2010 2:00PM MST ************************************************************* The solicitation issue date is 03 Nov 2010. Offers are due on 16 Nov 2010 2:00 PM. The entire solicitation is available and only on FedBizOpps (FBO) website at: http://www.fbo.gov. All current and/or future information about this acquisition, i.e. solicitation, amendments, purchase specification, and Q &A's will be distributed through FBO. Therefore, interested parties are responsible for monitoring this site to ensure they have the most up-to-date information about this solicitation. AUTHORITY: 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C)(1), JUSTIFICATION: SUPPLIES REQUIRED ARE FROM ONLY ONE OR A LIMITED NUMBER OF RESPONSIBLE SOURCE(S) AND NO OTHER TYPE OF SUPPLIES WILL SATISFY AGENCY REQUIREMENTS. THE PROPOSED CONTRACT ACTION IS FOR SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FOR WHICH THE GOVERNMENT INTENDS TO SOLCIT AND NEGOTIATE WITH ONLY ONE, OR A LIMITED NUMBER OF SOURCES UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 6.301-1. 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 ON THE SOLICITATION WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE GOVERNMENT This acquisition is to procure (175) Themis Assy, SUPIIe, 1024 MB Memory Modules (MFR# 31-110165-005) which are essential to the System Server Unit (SSU). SOLE SOURCE BRAND NAME JUSTIFICATION: Themis USPIIIi is a VME SPARC Single Board Computer (SBC) that is a critical component to the MCE S/W program. Recent MCE S/W enhancements exceeded the current on board memory capacity and memory upgrade was required to maintain operational capabilities. Due to the proprietary nature of the Themis SBC, only the Themis name brand memory is approved and known to be functionally compatible. The USPIIe-USB memory modules are custom designed for Themis. These modules meet the physical constraints of the USPIIe motherboard they plug into. The module design electrically follows the Sun memory interface, but mechanically is specific to the USPIIe board. There are no off-the-shelf or third party modules that meet the physical requirements. The Themis memory modules are the only ones to meet the system performance specification. The increase in memory is to allow us to process data faster with a greater through put to the Operation Module. It allows us to communicate with other Tactical Air Operations Modules (TAOM). If the TAOM cannot perform its primary function then the Control and Reporting Center (CRC) is at risk. If the Operations Module is unable to perform its mission then the Air Control Squadron will not be functional. The custom memory modules are designed only for the ThemisUSPIIe-USB boards. The memory modules are shape and form fit only for the Themis USPIIe-USB boards. The Themis Memory Modules are proprietary and are the only brand approved to be functionally compatible. Themis is the only Brand acceptable to the Government. No other Brand will meet the government needs.