Bridge Display Units

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6 –Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotations are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation will be posted for less than fifteen (15) days in accordance with FAR 5.203(a)(2).

Request for Quote (RFQ) number is N6660426Q0376.

The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) purchase order to Comark (CAGE 7R197) on a Sole Source basis in accordance with FAR 13-106-1(b) for twelve (12) military grade Bridge Display Units (BDU), Part Number 51-16563-311. This restriction is due to interoperability requirements that are beyond the ability of the purchasing agent to alter, and the undue cost in both time and dollars of certification of another supplier’s products. Certification would also involve potential violation of intellectual property rights. The notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.