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58 -- UPGRADE OF AN/WSC-8(V)3 TO AN/WSC-8(V)1 TERMINAL FOR U.S. NAVY SHIPS SOL N00039-99-R-3215 DUE 051999 POC Ms. Mary F. Hallam, (619) 524-7161 WEB: home page for the Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command, http://www.spawar.navy.mil. E-MAIL: E-mail address for Contracting Negotiator, hallamm@spawar.navy.mil. The Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR) intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Harris Corporation P.O. Box 91000, Melbourne, Florida 32902-9100 under N00039-99-R-3215 pursuant to the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), only one responsible source, as implemented by the FAR 6.302-1(a)(1). Harris is the only responsible source to supply materials, upgrade terminals, and install the new AN/WSC-8 (V) 1 terminal. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Questions concerning this synopsis shall be submitted by e-mail to the attention of the contract specialist, Mary Hallam, at hallamm@spawar.navy.mil. Only questions or comments submitted via e-mail will be considered. SPAWAR proposes to contract with Harris Corporation, on a non-competitive basis, for the conversion of existing Navy owned AN/WSC-8 (V) 3 (formerly known as Challenge Athena III) Commercial Wide Band Terminals to the current Navy Baseline AN/WSC-8 (V) 1 terminal developed under N00039-98-D-0112. This contract will replace individual piece parts in the existing AN/WSC-8 (V) 3 terminals to upgrade these terminals to the current AN/WSC-8 (V) 1 Navy Baseline. This conversion process will include replacing the existing Comquest modem CMQ-248A with the Harris MD 1030B modem, which will allow handover capabilities between antennas and add full modem remote control. The upgrade will also install receive/transmit handover switches to allow the capability to perform handover between antennas. The conversion will also include updating existing antenna control unit processor and modules, adding a high power amplifier, replacing the existing Keltec Traveling Wave Tube Amplifier (TWT) with an MCL MX 3000 TWT, installing radome heaters and adding shock isolation for the below deck hardware rack(s). The statutory authority for other than full and open competition is 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. However, all responsible sources that can provide supporting data to demonstrate they can successfully deliver terminals to the current AN/WSC-8 (V) 1 Navy Baseline from AN/WSC-8 (V) 3 terminals as previously described will receive consideration. Offerors must demonstrate related technical expertise and/or experience. Responses should be no longer than five (5) pages. The resultant contract will be firm-fixed-price, for a base year plus two option years. All requests for further information must be in writing or via email, telephone requests for additional information will not be honored. You may forward responses to the following e-mail address: hallamm@spawar.navy.mil. Acknowledgement of receipt will be issued. See Numbered Note 22 Posted 05/05/99 (W-SN328067). (0125)

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