Depot Assessment for the Common Data Link System (CDL) on the P-8A Aircraft

N68335-15-G-0002-0001 Depot Assessment was awarded on a sole source bais to L-3 Communications in the amount of $499,233.  Justification and Approval for Other than Full and Open Competition is attached.  

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with L-3 Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah, for a depot assessment that will review the current capabilities of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in North Island, CA, compared to those of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), L-3 Communications, in determining the delta requirement for the United States Navy personnel performing the Depot Level repairs of the Common Data Link System (CDL) installed on the P-8A Aircraft. This effort also includes the Depot Capability Establishment which is being synopsized under PSC code 4920 and NAICS code 334515 under Solicitation number N68335-15-G-0002A. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to L-3 Communications because this firm is considered the only responsible source capable to perform this effort. The Government does not own technical data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition. 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 to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. Responses should reference N68335-15-G-0002. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Stefanie Applegate, phone (732) 323-7395, email: Stefanie.Applegate@navy.mil..

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with L-3 Communications, Salt Lake City, Utah, for a depot assessment that will review the current capabilities of Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) in North Island, CA, compared to those of the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), L-3 Communications, in determining the delta requirement for the United States Navy personnel performing the Depot Level repairs of the Common Data Link System (CDL) installed on the P-8A Aircraft. This effort also includes the Depot Capability Establishment which is being synopsized under PSC code 4920 and NAICS code 334515 under Solicitation number N68335-15-G-0002A. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to L-3 Communications because this firm is considered the only responsible source capable to perform this effort. The Government does not own technical data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition. 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 to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. Responses should reference N68335-15-G-0002. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Stefanie Applegate, phone (732) 323-7395, email: Stefanie.Applegate@navy.mil.