E2D Combined Data Loader (ECDL)

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Lakehurst, New Jersey intends to procure thirty-seven E-2 Combined Data Loader (ECDL) units, Part Number 4094AS0100-1, along with Level 3 Technical Drawing Packages to support US Navy, FMS France FR-P-LHW, and FMS JASDF JA-P-SCQ E-2D Advanced Hawkeye platforms. The agency plans to award this contract on a sole source basis to Ampex Data Systems Corporation due to their position as the original equipment manufacturer and sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the ECDL system. The government lacks the technical data necessary to conduct a competitive procurement, as Ampex possesses the requisite proprietary rights, knowledge, experience, and technical data required to meet this requirement. While this is not a request for proposals, all responsible sources may submit responses that the government will consider when determining whether to open the requirement to competition. Responses must be received within fifteen days of the publication date of August 6, 2024, with the deadline falling on August 21, 2024.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and operates under the NAICS code 334112 for Computer Storage Device Manufacturing. Ampex Data Systems Corporation, identified by CAGE code 0PN68, serves as the incumbent contractor and sole source provider for this requirement. The contract will deliver thirty-seven ECDL units specifically designed for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft platforms. The procurement supports multiple customers including the US Navy and foreign military sales programs for France and Japan's Air Self-Defense Force. The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on any responses received, and all information provided remains subject to change without binding the government to any particular course of action.