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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc. (Pole/Zero), West Chester, OH for the manufacturing and de... The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc. (Pole/Zero), West Chester, OH for the manufacturing and delivery of the following Antenna Interface Unit (AIU) and COMM-Tray Part Numbers (P/N): Ultra High Frequency (UHF) AIU (P/N 180000-8); COMM-Tray, UHF AIU (P/N 180010); Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) AIU (P/N 186400-1); and COMM-Tray, V/UHF AIU (P/N 185010). This represents additional quantities of items already on contract N6833518D0050. The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. Pole/Zero is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the UHF AIU (P/N) 180000-8; COMM-Tray, UHF AIU (P/N 180010); V/UHF AIU (P/N 186400-1); and COMM-Tray, V/UHF AIU (P/N 185010). Pole/Zero, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), owns all proprietary rights to the engineering data and detailed product drawings. Pole/Zero is the only known source with the requisite knowledge of the design, technical data, fabrication, performance and operational characteristics of the AIU and COMM-Tray qualified to perform the efforts. No solicitation package is available for this procurement. THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. The Point of Contact is Cheryl Abele, (732) 323-2800 or cheryl.a.abele@navy.mil.

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THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The following information is provided to assist the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIR) Lakehurst, N... THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY. THERE IS NO SOLICITATION PACKAGE AVAILABLE. The following information is provided to assist the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAVAIR) Lakehurst, NJ in conducting market research of industry to identify if there are alternate options to meet United States Navy needs for the manufacturing and delivery of the following Antenna Interface Unit (AIU) and COMM-Tray Part Numbers (P/N): Ultra High Frequency (UHF) AIU (P/N 180000-8); COMM-Tray, UHF AIU (P/N 180010); Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) AIU (P/N 186400-1); and COMM-Tray, V/UHF AIU (P/N 185010). At this time, pending market research results, NAVAIR Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Pole/Zero Acquisition, Inc. (Pole/Zero), West Chester, OH for this procurement. Pole/Zero is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the Ultra High Frequency (UHF) AIU (Part Number (P/N) 180000-8); COMM-Tray, UHF AIU (P/N 180010); Very/Ultra High Frequency (V/UHF) AIU (P/N 186400-1); and COMM-Tray, V/UHF AIU (P/N 185010). Pole/Zero, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), owns all proprietary rights to the engineering data and detailed product drawings. Pole/Zero is the only known source with the requisite knowledge of the design, technical data, fabrication, performance and operational characteristics of the AIU and COMM-Tray qualified to perform the efforts. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may not necessarily result from this RFI. Availability of any formal solicitation may be announced under a separate BetaSam.gov announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an RFP. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All interested parties should send company and descriptive literature on currently available products that meet the Navy's requirements, described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, e-mail address, website information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to the Contract Specialist, Cheryl Abele, at cheryl.a.abele@navy.mil with the subject line "P-8A AIU and COMM Trays." All responses should be received no later than 3:00 PM Eastern Time, 13 April 2020.