TCOM LLP 22M Aerostat Spares and Replacement Parts

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate a firm-fixed price (FFP) order, under previously awarded Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N68335-13-G-0011, on a non-competitive basis with TCOM, L.P., 7115 Thomas Edison Drive, Columbia, MD, 21046, for the procurement of TCOM 22M aerostat parts and spares for TCOM aerostat systems located at Forward Operating Bases (FOBs) throughout Afghanistan for the Naval Air Systems Command 4.5x Special Surveillance Programs. The Government intends to procure the below items under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. The procurement is for the following 22M aerostat replacement parts: Top Assembly/Tether-Up Systems and Direct Current (DC) Power Upgrade with 7 Pass Fiber Optic Rotating Joints (FORJ). The parts and spares are being procured to maintain current 22M PGSS sites and to reconstitute 22M aerostats that will be repositioned at other sites.

The technology being fielded as part of the PGSS is specifically tailored to protect US and Coalition forces by providing the ability to provide surveillance and locate and detect hostile forces that are approaching in the distance, giving US Forces ample time for situation awareness and an effective response.

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 should reference solicitation number N68335-13-R-0301. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. The Point of Contact is Patrick Smith, Phone: (732) 323-7754, E-mail: patrick.w.smith2@navy.mil.