Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System & Advanced Arresting Gear CVN 79 Shipsets

Added: May 03, 2013 1:24 pm

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Fixed Price type contract to General Atomics, located in San Diego, CA.  This contract is for the procurement of Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) shipsets in support of United States Navy Carrier Vessel Nuclear (CVN) ship 79.  The efforts include the manufacture, assembly, integration, test and delivery of the EMALS and AAG shipsets.  THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  Unless stated herein, no additional information is available.  Requests for the same will be disregarded.  A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.  GENERAL INFORMATION:  General Atomics, the designer and developer of the EMALS and AAG systems, is the only source possessing the requisite system knowledge, engineering expertise, and technical data necessary to provide the required materials.  Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from General Atomics Small Business Liaison Officer, Andres Lara, phone 858-455-3076, Andres.lara@ga.com.  There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above.  Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.