Gantry Crane

The Naval Air Systems Command, Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a contract on a limited competition basis between B.E Wallace and their authorized distributors for the acquisition of two (2) P/N: M582A2T21-A20 Gantry Cranes. Their purpose is needed in support of the overhead lifting during Remove and Replace (R&R) of the Electro Optical/ Infrared (EO/IR) Turret Deployment Unit in conjunction with P/N: HLU-500/E Hoist. B.E Wallace owns the proprietary rights to the drawing and design of this equipment. As the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), B.E Wallace is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, technical expertise and technical data to provide the required PSE. The Government does not own rights to the drawings and technical data package necessary to support a competitive acquisition. There are no other manufacturers identified that were able to meet the Government's requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposal; however, the Government will consider all responses received within 15 days after the date of publication of this synopsis. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a full and open competitive requirement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to full and open competition based upon responses to this notice in solely within the discretion of the Government. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.