Fifth to Fourth Interoperability Signal Translator (FFIST III)

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) Contracting Directorate, Specialized Contracting (PZIE), (previously Air Armament Center (AAC), Contracting Directorate), located at 205 West D Avenue, Suite 414, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, 32542, has awarded a new sole-source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Northrup Grumman Systems Corportation, located at 2340 Dulles Corner Boulevard, Herdon, Virginia, 20171-3400.  This contract is for extension of data-sharing capabilities in the mobile environment between 5th generation and 4th generation systems, while providing sustainment and technical support for related components associated with Eglin's 46th Test Wing's Generation Data Transfer and Interoperability Signal Transfer.  Subject contract was awarded with a five year basic ordering period and a maximum dollar value of $4.99M.  The Government solicited and negotiated with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 (Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements).  This notice of award is not a request for competitive proposals, and a Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be issued.  The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 541712, with a size standard of 500 employees.  No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice.