Sole Source Announcement to Lockheed Martin Mission Systems & Training - Owego for Implement reception and processing capability of GPS-enabled Sonobuoys into the MH-60R

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate a sole source order under a Basic Ordering Agreement with Lockheed-Martin Mission and Sensor Systems (LM MS2). It is anticipated that this contract action will be a Cost Plus Fixed Fee order to implement reception and processing capability of GPS-enabled sonobuoys into the MH-60R. This effort includes updates to the operator display and other software changes, and laboratory checkout through simulation.

This action is being awarded on a sole-source basis to LM MS2 in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements," because LM MS2 is the sole manufacturer of the MH-60R common cockpit and the only company with the necessary data and technical capability to perform this effort for the MH-60 aircraft in a cost effective and timely manner. Contractor Name and Address: Lockheed-Martin Mission and Sensor Systems (LM MS2), 1801 State Route 17C, Owego, NY 13827. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to Luke Mickum at (607)751-7895. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, however all responsible sources may submit a technical capability which will be considered by NAVAIR.