Incorporation of the Avionics Automatic Identification System (AIS) Capability into the Denmark MH-60R Aircraft using the USN Software Define Sonobuoy Receiver (SDSR) and a USN Tech Insert Acoustic Processor

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-14-G-0019 on a sole source basis with Lockheed Martin Mission Systems and Training (LM-MST) in Owego, NY. This effort is for the Contractor to produce and deliver hardware, including spares, and software required to incorporate the Avionics AIS capability, using the USN Software Define Sonobuoy Receiver (SDSR) and a USN Tech Insert Acoustic Processor, on all nine (9) Denmark Maritime configured MH-60R Aircraft. The Contractor shall perform the necessary Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE) and submit a Class I Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) to include the Joint Mission Planning System (JMPS) Software Unique Planning Component (UPC).

This action is being awarded on a sole source basis to Lockheed Martin MST in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements;" because they are the only qualified source which possesses the detailed technical knowledge of the Denmark configured MH-60 Aircraft to add the Avionics AIS System capability in a timely and cost effective manner. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within thirty 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. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Ms. Sheila Oechslin at (607) 751-6438.