Synopsis of FLIR STAR SAFFIRE III Upgrade

The Naval Air Warfare Center-Aircraft Division, Lakehurst, NJ intends to initiate a new contract from solicitation N68335-15-R-0264. The Government anticipates issuing a Firm Fixed Price contract to FLIR Systems Incorporated 27700 Southwest Parkway Avenue, Wilsonville, OR 97070 to provide the Tunisian Republic Air Force with the upgrade of FLIR Star SAFIRE III electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, procurement and installation of FLIR Star SAFIRE III ground based training simulator, procurement and installation of ancillary hardware specific to the FLIR Star SAFIRE III EO/IR upgrade on Tunisian Air Force owned UH-1H Helicopters.  Additionally, FLIR will be required to conduct on-site FLIR Star SAFIRE III training for the Tunisian Republic Air Force to operate the upgraded FLIR system.

THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued under the sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C 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. Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government.

GENERAL INFORMATION: FLIR Systems Inc. is the original equipment manufacturer of the FLIR Star SAFIRE III and is the only company that possesses the ability to achieve the requirement given due consideration to cost schedule and technical capability.  There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or be responsible for any money expended by interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract.