This is a $249,968.00 firm-fixed-price purchase order awarded by the U.S. Department of the Navy Naval Air Systems Command to BAE Systems Information And Electronic Systems Integration Inc., a subsidiary of the foreign-owned defense contractor BAE Systems PLC. The contract is for the manufacture of 2x1x8 countermeasures, which are components integrated into larger weapons and electronic warfare systems.
BAE Systems is serving as the prime contractor, responsible for the final delivery of the countermeasures. As part of this effort, BAE has subcontracted with Temco Tool Co Inc., a manufacturer of precision parts and components, to provide specific assemblies such as housings, chassis, and magazine assemblies. The contract has no set-aside designation.
This award was sourced on a sole-source basis due to BAE's proprietary technical data rights. The original solicitation was posted as a pre-solicitation notice, providing other potential sources an opportunity to demonstrate their capability to meet the requirement without compromising quality or schedule.