Countermeasures system test set ECP

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to issue a solicitation on a sole-source basis to the Original Equipment Manufacturer, The Boeing Company, 6200 JS McDonnell Blvd. Saint Louis, MO 63134-1939 (CAGE 0PXV4) for the procurement of services for the modification of existing COUNTERMEASURES SYSTEM TEST SETs TTU-582, P/N 74D760502-1001, in accordance with ECP-LKE-FA18-EAEW-20-0001 in support of FA18-EA aircraft platform.

The Government does not possess the data rights necessary to support a competitive procurement.  The Boeing Company is the only source capable of providing the required hardware, necessary to fulfill this requirement.  Any other source would need The Boeing Company’s proprietary data to develop the required hardware. 

The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement.  A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response is solely within the discretion of the Government.  Responses must be received within the time period specified within this synopsis.