Mission Computer Display Systems (MCDS) Pre-Solicitation Synopsis

Added: May 11, 2015 11:18 am The U.S. Army Contracting Command (ACC)-New Jersey located at Fort Dix, NJ 08640, on behalf of the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) 6.8 Corporate Business Office (CBO) and PMA-290 P-8A Poseidon Multi-mission Maritime Aircraft (MMA) intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with BAE Systems, 450 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY 11740 necessary for the assessment (Phase I) and establishment (Phase II) of an organic Depot-level maintenance repair capability for the Mission Computing Data Systems (MCDS) currently used in the P-8A. This effort will support the Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW North Island) Depot Source of Repair (DSOR) located in San Diego, CA. The scope of the requirements covered under this effort include the proposed acquisition of a Phase I Depot assessment to review the current capabilities of FRCSW North Island and to generate alternatives for Navy organic Stand-Alone Depot Activation (Depot Level repairs of the MCDS performed by Department of the Navy Government personnel) or to utilize a Public-Private Partnership between the US Navy and the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), BAE, to perform the MCDS Depot Level repairs.

Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to BAE Systems because this firm is considered the only responsible source capable to perform this effort. The Government does not own technical data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice, no later than Noon EST on 5/26/2015. Responses should reference Solicitation Number W15QKN-15-R-0049. The Point of Contact is: Ms. Sara Baye, phone (609) 562-1205, email: sara.c.baye.civ@mail.mil.