FY16, FY17, FY18 LAU-115/-116/-118 Guided Missile Launchers

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a fixed price sole source contract to Raytheon Company, Inc. for a minimum of seventy-five (75) LAU-115D/A missile launchers, part number 3929AS100, a minimum of eighty (80) LAU-116B/A missile launchers part number 3930AS100-1 (left hand), 3930AS100-2 (right hand), and a minimum of fifty-four (54) LAU-118 A/A missile launchers, part number 704AS4169-1, for the United States Navy (USN).  There is potential for up to an additional 114 LAU-115D/A missile launchers, 102 LAU116B/A missile launchers, and 51 LAU-118 A/A missile launchers if pending Foreign Military Sales (FMS) procurements occur after USN efforts are on contract.  The LAU-115 provides for the suspension and launching of the AIM-7 missile, and can be configured with LAU-7 or LAU-127 guided missile launchers to carry AIM-9 or AIM-120 missiles.  The LAU-116 provides the capability to suspend and launch AIM-7 and AIM-120  missiles from F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft.  The LAU-118 provides for the carriage and release of the High-speed Anti-Radiation Missile and the Advanced Anti-Radiation Guided Missile.  All three launchers provide for electrical and mechanical interface between the missile and launch aircraft as well as two-way data transfer between missile and cockpit controls and displays.  The data transfer capabilities allows for pre-flight orientation and control circuits to support missile launch.

The acquisition will be procured under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."  Raytheon is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the LAU-115, LAU-116 and LAU-118 guided missile launchers.  Raytheon is the only qualified manufacturer with an active production line to perform this effort in the time required to meet USN fleet requirements.  Raytheon is the only qualified manufacturer possessing the required technical knowledge and facilities, including machining, forging, molds, tooling and special test equipment to perform the function required to meet the current and emergent fleet needs.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement.  A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government.

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