Depot Assessment for the Link-11 System on the P-8A Aircraft

Order 0001 under BOA N68335-15-G-0005 was awarded to DRS ICAS on 23 March 2015 for a depot assessment that will review the current capabilities of FRCSW in North Island, compared to those of the Original Equipment Manufacturer, DRS, in determining the delta requirement for the USN personnel performing the Depot Level repairs of the Link-11 System installed on the P-8A aircraft.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with DRS ICAS, 767 Electronic Drive, Horsham, PA 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), DRS, in determining the delta requirement for the United States Navy personnel performing the Depot Level repairs of the Link-11 System 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-0005A. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to DRS ICAS 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-0005. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Rayann Surel, phone (732) 323-4045, email: Rayann.Surel@navy.mil..

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with DRS ICAS, 767 Electronic Drive, Horsham, PA 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), DRS, in determining the delta requirement for the United States Navy personnel performing the Depot Level repairs of the Link-11 System 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-0005A. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to DRS ICAS 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-0005. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Rayann Surel, phone (732) 323-4045, email: Rayann.Surel@navy.mil.