Integrate Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Capability in F/A-18E/F & EA-18G Aircraft

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA265 (Program Office for the F/A-18 Aircraft) intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract action with The Boeing Company (CAGE 76301) of St. Louis, Missouri 63134 for Engineering Change Proposal 6486, "Integrate Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Capability in F/A-18E/F & EA-18G Aircraft (FY18)." This contract action will be for the non-recurring engineering efforts to integrate a Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and Integrated Waveform SATCOM capability leveraging the use of the RT-1990/RT-1990A radio which is currently integrated in the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft. Provisions will also need to be made to the extent possible that would support future integration of the Mobile Users Objective System (MUOS) components, to include a new high power amplifier, antenna, MUOS radio, as well as associated cabling and mechanical components.
The procurement will be procured under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 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." The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft in its various configurations, and is the only source with the knowledge, expertise and on-site personnel necessary to accomplish this effort.
This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposal. 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 of 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.
For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Mr. Matthew Biehl with The Boeing Company at (314)252-6157..

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), PMA265 (Program Office for the F/A-18 Aircraft) intends to award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract action with The Boeing Company (CAGE 76301) of St. Louis, Missouri 63134 for Engineering Change Proposal 6486, "Integrate Satellite Communication (SATCOM) Capability in F/A-18E/F & EA-18G Aircraft (FY18)."  This contract action will be for the non-recurring engineering efforts to integrate a Demand Assigned Multiple Access (DAMA) and Integrated Waveform SATCOM capability leveraging the use of the RT-1990/RT-1990A radio which is currently integrated in the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft.  Provisions will also need to be made to the extent possible that would support future integration of the Mobile Users Objective System (MUOS) components, to include a new high power amplifier, antenna, MUOS radio, as well as associated cabling and mechanical components. 

The procurement will be procured under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 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."  The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft in its various configurations, and is the only source with the knowledge, expertise and on-site personnel necessary to accomplish this effort.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposal.  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 of 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.

For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Mr. Matthew Biehl with The Boeing Company at (314)252-6157.