From the notice

1. Description of Requirement: The First Responder Network Authority intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source purchase order to Rohde & Schwarz USA, Inc. (R&S) for maintenance, repair, and calibration services on the following Government-owned R&S equipment. 2. Authority: Competition is limited to a single source in accordance with [insert correct authority RFO FAR 6.103-1. 3. Basis for Sole Source Determination: Market research confirms that the subject system is proprietary to R&S. R&S is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized repair and calibration facility in North America for R&S products. Because R&S controls the design, genuine replacement parts, and calibration standards for this equipment, only the OEM can restore the system to original specifications, maintain system compatibility, and preserve existing warranty coverage. Obtaining these services from any other source would risk degraded performance, loss of warranty protection, and disruption of equipment operability. 4. Nature of This Notice: This Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive quotes, and no solicitation documents exist for this requirement. Telephone or email requests for a solicitation will not be honored. 5. Instructions to Interested Sources: Any responsible source that believes it can meet this requirement must submit a capability statement by the response due date identified above.

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