The purpose of this synopsis is to provide notice of Naval Information Warfare Center
(NIWC) Atlantics intent to award a Firm-Fixed-Price purchase order on a noncompetitive
basis to Avaya Federal Solutions, Inc. (Cage 4NGZ0) for onboard installation support for
the IVN system. Support includes equipment power verifications, equipment light-
off/testing, and programming and configuration of system components. The Government
intends to negotiate solely with Avaya Federal Solutions, Inc. under the authority of FAR
13.106-1(b). Avaya is the original equipment manufacturer of the equipment that is
currently installed on the ship. Due to proprietary rights, Avaya or an explicitly
authorized Avaya service provider is the only provider with the expertise to properly
install and program the equipment. In addition, some equipment may still be under
warranty during the time of installation, and Avaya must be present in order to work with
this equipment. The warranty can potentially be voided if a company outside of Avaya
attempts to work on the IVN system. The result of which is the Government will have to
pay Avaya to maintenance or repair the system if there is an issue found due to the work
by an outside company. The NAICS Code is 541512 and the Small Business Size
Standard is $34,000,000.

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes; however, any responsible source
believing that it can fulfill the requirement may submit a capability statement, proposal,
or quotation. Responses to the pre-solicitation notice can be submitted via the NAVWAR
E-Commerce website at NAVWAR E-Commerce Central (navy.mil) by December 4, 2023.
Questions concerning this notice should be directed to Brianna Durtschi at
Brianna.a.durtschi.civ@us.navy.mil. All responses received by December 4, 2023 will be
considered by the Government for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a
competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the
proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the
discretion of the Government.

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