F/a-18 E/F and EA-18G radar antenna trunnion kit

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to issue an award on a Sole Source basis with Raytheon Company for the purchase of P/N: C3435659-1, Antenna Trunnion Kit. The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1. Raytheon Company is the original designer, developer, manufacturer, and prime integrator for the APG-79 Radar System. As such, they are the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, technical expertise, and technical data to provide P/N: C3435659-1, which is for the assembly/fabrication of the APG-79 Antenna. Any other source would need to possess the drawings/technical data to be able to perform this requirement. THE GOVERNMENT DOES NOT POSSESS THE TECHNICAL DATA PACKAGE TO ALLOW FOR A COMPETITIVE PROCUREMENT.

All responsible sources may submit a response which may be considered by the Government in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on the responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of a contract. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The point of contact is: Ms. Desiree Pendleton, phone (732) 323-2155, facsimile: (732) 323-2359 or e-mail: Desiree.Pendleton @navy.mil.

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