Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Generator (NEWEG) RF Generator (RFGEN) Slices

NOTICE OF CONTRACT ACTION

The Air Force Test Center (AFTC), Contracting Directorate, located at 205 West D Avenue, Suite 414, Eglin Air Force Base, FL, 32542, intends to enter into a new sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract with Amherst Systems, Inc. a subsidary of Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation located at 1740 Wehrle Drive, Buffalo, NY 14221-7032.  The contract is to provide 14 up-converter direction finder (UCDF) 'slices' and 4 local oscillator (LO) units which will facilitate generation of a radio frequency (RF) electronics warfare (EW) simulation as part of the next-generation electronic warfare environment generator (NEWEG) architecture. Subject contract is anticipated to be awarded on or before 1 April 2021, and the period of performance for this delivery order is not to exceed 24 months after receipt of order (MARO).  The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 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, and a Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be issued.  The National American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this action is 336413, with a size standard of 1250 persons.  No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice.  A determination not to compete this proposed contract based on this notice is within the discretion of the Government.

Points of contact for this effort are:

Allison McCowan, Contract Specialist, allison.mccowan@us.af.mil

Tanya A. Warden, Contracting Officer, tanya.warden@us.af.mil