Fibre Channel Network Switch (FCNS) Lots 45-48

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA-209), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole-source contract to Harris Corporation, 2400 Palm Bay Road, NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905-3377 for the procurement of Lots 45-48 full rate production and support of the Fibre Channel Network Switch (FCNS-24).  The production element of this procurement will include engineering investigations, engineering change proposals, integration and testing, spares repair parts, engineering and technical support, and integrated logistics support to support production.  The contract will provide for the procurement of an estimated base of 88 FCNS and 8 FCNS Mounting Kits and estimated options of 48 FCNS and 20 FCNS Mounting Kits.

This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, "only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."  The Government does not possess adequate data and/or the rights to competitively award this requirement.  Harris Corporation is the designer, developer, and sole manufacturer of the FCNS-24.  As such, they are the only firm with the requisite knowledge, experience and technical data to successfully deliver the FCNS system to meet the requirements of the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G production aircraft delivery schedule.  Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Harris Corporation directly.

This synopsis is not a request for proposals.  The Government does not intent to fund the development or qualification of other sources for fulfilling this requirement.  All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency