ALQ-214/ALQ-165 Field and Technical Support

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) delivery order under NAVAIR BOA N00019-11-G-0005 to Exelis Inc. for field and technical services in support of various Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) production equipment. Exelis is to provide field support and technical services at Government and Contractor facilities and technical support for the integration and compatibility of the ALQ-214/ALQ-165 with other avionics. This action is being awarded on a sole-source basis to Exelis Inc., Clifton, New Jersey.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Exelis Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/ALQ-214(V)4/5 , and is the only qualified source which possesses the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to perform this requirement in a timely and cost effective manner. For subcontracting possibilities with Exelis Inc., please contact Mr. Michael Mugavero, michael.mugavero@exelisinc.com at 973-284-2200.

Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. (See applicable numbered Notes 22 and 26).