NOTICE OF INTENT TO SOLICIT ONLY SOURCE FOR QUANTITY OF ONE (1) POLATIS SERIES 6000 ULTRA SECURE GRADE SINGLEMODE SMF28 OPTICAL MATRIX SWITCH WITH 8 INPUT PORTS AND 8 OUTPUT PORTS (PART NUMBER: S-OST-08x08-LA1-HMHNS)

The US Army is soliciting a quote for the purchase of one Polatis Series 6000 Ultra Secure Grade Singlemode SMF28 Optical Matrix Switch with 8 input ports and 8 output ports. The switch must meet the specifications outlined in the attached "Salient Characteristics" document. The delivery of the switch is expected to be made within 180 days after contract award to 2800 Powder Mill Rd, Adelphi, MD 20783-1197. The evaluation criteria for this solicitation include the offeror's price and whether their quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation. • The offeror must provide their business size in relation to the NAICS code contained in the solicitation. • The offeror must identify any socioeconomic categories to which they belong. • The award will be made to the responsible offeror whose quote conforms to the requirements of the solicitation and whose price is determined fair and reasonable. • The contract will include various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to payment, inspection, and acceptance.