Subsystem to The Naval Research Laboratory's (NRL) Tactical Communication System

The U.S. Department of Navy, Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) Contracting Division intends to enter into a sole source contract with Tektronix Inc. in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 for the award of subcomponents to a Tactical Communications System as their components are previously determined to be compatible with NRL's existing Tecore man-pack LTE eNodeB System.Please see the attached salient characteristics for additional details. The RFI posting can be referenced under solicitation number N00173-19-Q-CM01.This is a special notice prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 5.2, Synopses of Proposed Contract Actions. A solicitation will not be posted; however, any firm that believes it can meet this requirement may give written notification to the Contracting Officer within 15 days of publication of this announcement. Any submitted capability statement, proposal, quotation, or supporting evidence must be in sufficient detail to demonstrate the ability to comply with the requirement. Responses received shall be considered by the agency; however, a determination by the Government to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the