COASTSYSTA Dahlgren Division, NSWC, 6703 West Highway 98, Panama City, FL 32407-7001

58 -- RECEIVER/RANSMITTER, RT-1694(P)/(U) SOL N61331-97-R-0032 DUE 052097 POC Mark Ross, Contract Specialist, (904)235-5624 Carol A. Dreger, Contracting Officer, (904)234-4863. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Dahlgren Division, Coastal Systems Station, Panama City, Florida, intends to award a sole source contract to Harris Corporation for purchase of 6 each, RT-1694(P)/(U) Receiver-Transmitters (NSN 5820-01-433-1109). The RT 1694(P)(U) is a commercial off-the-shelf item within the definition of FAR Part 12. This action is not suitable for full and open competition for the following reasons: This acquisition is for spare Receiver/Transmitter units of the AN/PRC-138 HF Manpack Radio and must be fully interchangeable/compatible with the radio (mechanically, electrically and electronically). Harris is the only supplier that can furnish the required units. Note 22 applies. (0115)

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