AMCD/MSC 2nd OSP upgrade

The Naval Air Systems Command, Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA209), intends to issue a delivery order against BOA N00019-11-G-0017 to General Dynamics Advanced Information Systems (GDAIS), 8800 Queen Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55431 on an other than full and open competition basis for the procurement of a second Open System Processor 3 (OSP3) into the AV-8B Mission Systems Computer (MSC) and provide it with Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) interface structure running on top of the existing VxWorks 5.5 version of the Core System Software (CSS) sufficient to implement the required RNP/RNAV application. The Mission Systems products include, but are not limited to, Mission Computers and Displays, Digital Maps, Network Processors and Servers. Therefore, a sole source acquisition will be pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." GDAIS is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of both the AMC and MSC, therefore only GDAIS has the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis. The associated NAICS code for this procurement is 334111. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact GDAIS directly. All responses/questions shall be made in writing by e-mail to the attention of Kathryn G. Matisick at kathryn.matisick@navy.mil. No phone inquiries will be entertained.