Production of four (4) DSMS Testers (P/N 0601206-101) for the Taiwan and Pakistan Navy P-3 Programs

Contract N68335-16-C-0027 was awarded on 09 November 2015 to American Valley Aviation in the amount of $344,073 for the provision of DSMS Testers in support of the FMS Tawain and Pakistan efforts.

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with American Valley Aviation (AVA), 115-A Industrial Loop N, Orange Park, FL 32073, for the production of four (4) Digital Stores Management System (DSMS) testers (P/N 0601206-101) in support of the Taiwan and Pakistan US Navy P-3 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases TW-P-SEG and PK-P-SBK. This will include the production and delivery of DSMS Tester Configurations along with technical manuals and operating procedures.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to AVA as this company is considered the only responsible source capable to provide the required manuals and training. The Taiwan and Pakistan Navy P-3's were previously modified to include the Digital Stores Management System (DSMS) which is used with modern precision guided munitions. AVA was the contractor who provided the upgraded DSMS pylons for both FMS countries. 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-C-0194. The Point of Contact is: Alicia McPeters at (732) 323-5368 or via email at Alicia.McPeters@navy.mil.

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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with American Valley Aviation (AVA), 115-A Industrial Loop N, Orange Park, FL 32073, for the production of four (4) Digital Stores Management System (DSMS) testers (P/N 0601206-101) in support of the Taiwan and Pakistan US Navy P-3 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) cases TW-P-SEG and PK-P-SBK. This will include the production and delivery of DSMS Tester Configurations along with technical manuals and operating procedures.

Under the authority 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to AVA as this company is considered the only responsible source capable to provide the required manuals and training. The Taiwan and Pakistan Navy P-3's were previously modified to include the Digital Stores Management System (DSMS) which is used with modern precision guided munitions. AVA was the contractor who provided the upgraded DSMS pylons for both FMS countries. 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-C-0194. The Point of Contact is: Alicia McPeters at (732) 323-5368 or via email at Alicia.McPeters@navy.mil.