Common IFF Digital Transponder (CPX) System

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source indefinite delivery indefinite quantity production contract to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Inc., Greenlawn, NY (BAE Systems) for the FY 15-16 production and delivery of AN/APX-117A(V), AN/APX-118A(V), and AN/APX-123A(V) Common Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Transponder (CXP) Systems and associated equipment.  The applicable NAICS Code is 334511, "Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing".   This requirement includes production, test, and delivery of AN/APX-117/118A(V) systems, Mode 5 capable APX-123A(V) systems, Mode 5 retrofit kits with the attendant installations, Shop Replaceable Assemblies (SRAs) including Receiver/Transmitters, Remote Control Units, Power Supplies, and/or Mounts, related logistics and engineering support services including support for weapons system platform integration, repairs, technical data, and Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs).  The FY 15-16 contract will include a basic FY 15 requirement planned for award in December 2014 and various task orders issued throughout FY 15 which will procure total quantities of up to 53 AN/APX-117s, 10 AN/APX-118s, 875 AN/APX-123s, 217 Mode 5 Kits, 217 Installations of Mode 5 Kits, 51 SRAs, and repairs.  The contract will include a FY 16 Option planned for exercise in December 2015 and various task orders issued throughout FY 16 which will procure total quantities of up to 10 AN/APX-117s, 10 AN/APX-118s, 875 AN/APX-123s, 638 Mode 5 Kits, 638 Installations of Mode 5 Kits, 48 SRAs, and repairs.  The quantities listed above are approximations and may be increased slightly if funding permits.  This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 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".  BAE Systems is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/APX-117/118A(V) and APX-123A(V) systems.  As such, BAE Systems is the only company with the unique knowledge, experience, special skills, facilities, manufacturing techniques, and technical data to perform this effort.  Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Abe Leidner at BAE Systems via e-mail at Abe.Leidner@baesystems.com or phone number (631) 262-8204.  The Government does not intend to use the provisions of FAR Part 12 for this acquisition.