JDAM_Synopsis_final.docx

Synopsis:

22 February 2013 Procurement of GBU-31 (NSN 1325015260311 and NSN 1325015260309), GBU-32 (NSN 1325015260312), and GBU-38 and GBU-54 (NSN 1325015260315) Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) weapon system tail kits and related technical services Proposed Solicitation Number: FA8213-13-R-3032 This is a synopsis (notice of intent) for a sole source acquisition as required by FAR Part 5.2. This is not a request for proposals (RFP) from interested offerors. The Contracting Officer has determined the circumstances of this contract action deem only one source is reasonably available in accordance with FAR 6.302-1.

The contract will provide for JDAM tail kits that consist of the hardware and software necessary to convert the inventory of Air Force and Navy 500, 1000 and 2000-pound bomb bodies into precision guided weapons capable of autonomous and adverse weather delivery capability. The technical services necessary to successfully manage production are as follows: the engineering, management, and logistic support required to ensure the continued Operational Safety, Suitability, and Effectiveness (OSS&E) of the weapon system.

This requirement is not considered a commercial item and any resultant contract will be awarded in accordance with FAR 15 procedures, as supplemented. The contracting officer, AFLCMC/EBHK, intends to award a sole source Fixed Price Incentive Fee contract to The Boeing Co., under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The solicitation for this requirement will be issued to The Boeing Co. as a Request for Proposal (RFP). The contract will have a five (5) year ordering period. Periods of performance will be determined on individual orders issued from this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity contract. Estimated contract value is $1,000,000,000+ This requirement is not a Small Business Set-Aside.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Any firm that believes it can meet the specifications above may submit a capability statement or proposal, which shall be considered by the agency no later than 8 March 2013. Responses received will be evaluated; however, a determination by the Government not to compete the proposed procurement based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Contracting Office Address:

Katie Barker 6033 Elm Lane Bldg. 1247 Hill AFB, UT 84056 Email: Katie.barker@hill.af.mil