RT-2036 Qualification

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program Office PMA-209, intends to negotiate and award a sole-source delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-11-G-0018 to Rockwell Collins Government Systems (RCGS), Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498 to provide management, integration, test, qualification and delivery of the Next Generation Tactical Radio RT-2036(C).

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the requirements." RCGS is the sole developer of the ARC-210 family of products and related ancillary equipment and maintains the proprietary rights to this radio. Accordingly, it is the only source capable of providing the required efforts.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS. No contract will be awarded on the basis of offers received in response to this notice. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement.  The Government will consider all information received prior to closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. All inquiries and concerns shall be addressed via email to Beatriz Estrada at beatriz.estrada@navy.mil or Diana Harritt at diana.harritt@navy.mil no later than 30 November 2015, 4pm local time.  Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the Government in a future procurement.

Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Rockwell Collins' Small Business Liaison Officer, Kris Gralund

Rockwell Collins Inc.,
400 Collins Road NE,
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498
(319) 263-3344.