Multi-spectral Targeting System Non-recurring Engineering and Software Development

AMENDMENT TO SYNOPSIS POSTING: Updating NAICS code.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to procure on a non-competitive basis the non-recurring engineering efforts (NRE). The NRE is primarily scoped to correct the Multi-Spectral Targeting Systems’ (MTS) software deficiencies in the Raytheon proprietary software (MTS-v.13.00), perform support equipment integration testing, and design and integrate (4) sensors within the turret unit and two (2) circuit card assemblies within the electronics unit to address system obsolescence and provide an interoperable and compatible High Definition (HD)/Standard-Definition system to the multiple systems on the aircraft which utilize the MTS. The Government intends to issue a sole source contract to The Raytheon Company, 2501 W University Drive, McKinney, TX 75071. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, this firm is considered the only responsible source to perform this effort. The Raytheon Company is the original equipment manufacturer of the HD MTS NRE for on the MH-60R/S helicopter and the only source capable of meeting the Government’s requirements. However, the Government will consider all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.