Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract

The Supervisor of Shipbuilding, Bath, Maine (SSBA) intends to award a Sole Source contract to Advanced Test Equipment Corporation for four NARDA Broadband Field Meters and four NARDA 1MHz-18GHz E Field Probes. The contract will be awarded using FAR Part 13 - Simplified Acquisition Procedures and Other Than Full and Open Competition. The justification for the Sole Source contract is based on the urgency and compelling need for the equipment. • The equipment is required for a specific mission-critical purpose. • The routine processing time would result in injury to the Government if the equipment is not delivered on time. • The production lead time for the item is estimated to be significant. • The contract will be awarded to a single source due to the exclusive licensing agreements and brand-name requirements.