Procurement ACM Image Cards

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) has a requirement for the procurement and life cycle support of twenty Multi-role Electro-Optical End-to-End Test Set (MEON) test sets (Part Number 001-007747-401; NSN 4920-01-569-9899) and thirty-six CH-53D Aircraft Characterization Module (ACM) images. The contractor shall maintain, repair, and fully upgrade the MEON to ensure that it remains current to the latest configuration and is fully operational and capable of meeting all its performance criteria for twelve months from delivery. The contractor shall upgrade MEON Test Set hardware and software in accordance with the contractors configuration management updates. The ACM card is an unclassified PCMCIA card that contains aircraft specific AN/AAQ-24(V)25 characterization data. The contractor shall analyze the sensor and transmitter installation alignment measurements for accuracy and acceptability for each of the thirty-six (36) CH-53D aircraft. The contractor shall create Aircraft Characterization Module (ACM) image for each of the thirty-six (36) CH-53D aircraft.



This effort is being awarded on a sole source basis under NAVAIR BOA N00019-08-G-0012 to Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronic Systems, Defensive Systems Division, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 because Northrop Grumman is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment addressed in this synopsis and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. In addition, Northrop Grumman Corporation owns a technical data package that is required for production of this equipment. Please contact Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronic Systems, Defensive Systems Division, Contract Administrator, Mr. Richard J. Andersen at (310) 332-2699 or Richard.J.Andersen@ngc.com for subcontracting opportunities. For informational purposes only. See Numbered Notes 22 and 26.