MH-53E GFE repair

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA209), Patuxent River, MD, awarded a Delivery Order, under the Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-11-G-0018 to Rockwell Collins, Cedar Rapids, IA for procurement and repair of repairable hardware material for the CDU based CCS and FMS to facilitate necessary operational functionality as directed by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) to provide for optimization of war fighter needs.

This acquisition was pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 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." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-11-G-0018 to Rockwell Collins, Inc. (RCI), 400 Collins RD NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 for activities to support RCI's Control Display Unit (CDU) - based Common Cockpit System (CCS) and Flight Management System (FMS). This requirement is to provide continuous support for the mission of the NAVAIR PMA209 Air Combat Electronics (ACE) Program Office, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) project team and its customers. This requirement is for the procurement and repair of repairable hardware material for the CDU based CCS and FMS to facilitate necessary operational functionality as directed by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) to provide for optimization of war fighter needs.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements." RCI is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of both the hardware and software of the CDU-based CCS, and is the only company that has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to modify, develop, produce, maintain, and support these systems. Furthermore, RCI is the sole designer, manufacturer, and supplier of the Weapon Replacement Assembly (WRA). The Government does not possess adequate data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. All inquiries and concerns shall be addressed via email to Sharina Miller at sharina.miller@navy.mil or Diana Harritt at diana.harritt@navy.mil no later than 6 May 2016, 4pm local time. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future procurement.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact RCI 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498 or RCI's Small Business Liaison Officer, Kris Gralund at (319) 263-3344.

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award on a sole source basis a Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-11-G-0018 to Rockwell Collins, Inc. (RCI), 400 Collins RD NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498 for activities to support RCI's Control Display Unit (CDU) - based Common Cockpit System (CCS) and Flight Management System (FMS).  This requirement is to provide continuous support for the mission of the NAVAIR PMA209 Air Combat Electronics (ACE) Program Office, Communications, Navigation, Surveillance / Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) project team and its customers.  This requirement is for the procurement and repair of repairable hardware material for the CDU based CCS and FMS to facilitate necessary operational functionality as directed by the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) to provide for optimization of war fighter needs.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements." RCI is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of both the hardware and software of the CDU-based CCS, and is the only company that has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to modify, develop, produce, maintain, and support these systems.  Furthermore, RCI is the sole designer, manufacturer, and supplier of the Weapon Replacement Assembly (WRA).  The Government does not possess adequate data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement. 

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement.  The Government will consider all information received prior to closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. All inquiries and concerns shall be addressed via email to Sharina Miller at sharina.miller@navy.mil or Diana Harritt at diana.harritt@navy.mil no later than 6 May 2016, 4pm local time.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future procurement.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact RCI 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498 or RCI's Small Business Liaison Officer, Kris Gralund at (319) 263-3344.