Sonobuoy Acoustic Data Recorders

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. The incorporated document and provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2005-38, and DFARS Change Notice 20100120. Solicitation N00421-10-R-1035 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP). This requirement is being synopsized as a competitive small business set aside acquisition under the North American Industry Classification System code 334511, and the small business size standard is 1,000 employees. This requirement is to procure digital data recorders/playback systems that utilize built-in or removable hard disk(s) for data storage. The Government intends to make award on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) Firm Fixed Price basis. All requirements are addressed in the attached RFP and RFP Amendment. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is a request for competitive proposals. All proposals received by 25 March 2010 2:00 pm EST will be considered by the Government. The Government will not pay for any information received. Please refer to the attached RFP Amendment for more information.