Production, Incidental Technical Support and Maintenance for the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18G Conformal Controlled Reception Pattern Antenna (C-CRPA)

The Naval Air Warfare Center, Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) intends to award a sole source, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract for a base and 4 option years to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, Incorporated, (IESI) at 450 Pulaski Road, Greenlawn, NY 11740-1609 to procure Conformal Controlled Reception Pattern Antennas (C-CRPA). It is estimated that the Navy will procure approximately 265 units for a five (5) year period to support domestic requirements. This contract will also contain technical engineering services and an O to OEM maintenance program for the C-CRPA.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 2304(c) (1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements". BAE Systems IESI is the only known company that possesses the required engineering expertise necessary to perform the efforts associated with this procurement without causing unacceptable delays to the Government. BAE Systems IESI also is the only company that possesses the technical and proprietary data associated with the C-CRPA.

Small Businesses interested in performing as a subcontractor for this effort are encouraged to contact: Lici Deng, SBIR Lead at BAE Systems via phone: 603-885-5628 or via e-mail: lici.deng@baesystems.com

No phone inquiries will be entertained. All responses shall be made in writing by email, U.S. mail, or facsimile to the attention of Ms. Waleska Hernandez using the contact information provided in this synopsis.