Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System and Advanced Arresting Gear CVN 79 Material

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Fixed Price Type Order to General Atomics, located in San Diego, CA under Basic Ordering Agreement, N00019-11-G-0003. This order is for the procurement of materials for the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System (EMALS) and Advanced Arresting Gear (AAG) in support of United States Navy Carrier Vessel Nuclear (CVN) Ship 79. These materials have long manufacturing lead times and will be inserted into higher assemblies, as part of a future contracting action, into the EMALS and AAG CVN 79 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 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 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.