P-3 Tactical Common Data Link - CETS & ROR

Synopsis requirement is waived - Direct sole source IAW an LOA

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with L-3 Communications Systems - West, Salt Lake City, UT, for the depot repair capability for the supplies and services necessary to provide Contractor Engineering and Technical Support (CETS) along with Repair of Repairables (ROR) support to the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) for the Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) equipment for the P-3 program for a 12 month period of performance. The efforts will include, but are not limited to, technical support and troubleshooting, on-site maintenance, generation/update of technical documents, perform studies/analysis for capability improvements, investigate obsolescence issues, ground and flight test support, evaluation of returned equipment and repair of equipment for the L-3 TCDL. Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to L-3 Communications Systems. The Government does not own technical data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, 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. Responses should reference N68335-15-R-0272. The Point of Contact is: Colleen Reilly, email: Colleen.Reilly1@navy.mil.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with L-3 Communications Systems - West, Salt Lake City, UT, for the depot repair capability for the supplies and services necessary to provide Contractor Engineering and Technical Support (CETS) along with Repair of Repairables (ROR) support to the Canadian Department of National Defense (DND) for the Tactical Common Data Link (TCDL) equipment for the P-3 program for a 12 month period of performance.  The efforts will include, but are not limited to, technical support and troubleshooting, on-site maintenance, generation/update of technical documents, perform studies/analysis for capability improvements, investigate obsolescence issues, ground and flight test support, evaluation of returned equipment and repair of equipment for the L-3 TCDL.  Under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c) (1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to L-3 Communications Systems.  The Government does not own technical data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition.  This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.  However, 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. Responses should reference N68335-15-R-0272.  The Point of Contact is: Colleen Reilly, email: Colleen.Reilly1@navy.mil.