Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures System Processor Replacement

Added: Jul 21, 2015 10:41 am This Sources Sought Notice/Request for Information is being posted to satisfy the requirement under the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to award a contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation, 600 Hicks Rd, Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, for the procurement of integration, testing, and performance as the Lead Systems Integrator for the AN/AAQ-24 Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) System Processor Replacement (LSPR) and the ALQ-213 Electronic Warfare Management System (EWMS) required to support the P-8A production line.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to Northrup Grumman Corporation as this company is considered the only responsible source capable to provide the integration, testing, and performance amongst the above referenced platforms.

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 2304(C)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.

PSC: 6605
NAICS: 334511