F-16 Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL) Software Updates and Maintenance

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis of a requirement for the F-16 System Program Office (SPO) to procure software updates and technical support for multiple Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) for the F-16 Block 25/30/32 Situational Awareness Data Link (SADL) Radio. This requirement is for support of the SADL program. It facilitates interface with multiple other platforms in the DoD, to include the Enhanced Position Location Reporting System (EPLRS) used by ground forces. The contractor shall be required to provide annual deliverables of software OFP updates and technical support. This effort shall provide ongoing analysis of system configuration changes throughout the Data Link community. Additionally, this effort shall evaluate the impact of these changes on the SADL system and provide recommendations and/or implementation procedures for SADL equipped aircraft, support equipment, and gateways.

The Government anticipates awarding a contract with a basic one year period and four one year options. Award of the subject contract is currently scheduled for September 2017. The following apply:

The Federal Supply Code associated with this acquisition is 5826. The applicable NAICS code is 336413.

One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements.

Prospective offerors are advised that foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1): Supplies and services required under this synopsis are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. The anticipated source for this procurement is identified as the following:

Raytheon Company
Space and Airborne Systems (SAS)
1801 Hughes Drive
Fullerton, CA 92833

All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A Determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any potential respondent that wishes to express interest in the requirement must identify in its response whether it is a large business, small-disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business and specify whether it is a U.S. or foreign-owned entity.