Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Special Test Equipment (STE), and special tooling to support the build... The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Special Test Equipment (STE), and special tooling to support the build of the Infrared Receiver (IRR). In addition, the offerors must be capable of troubleshooting any issue(s) at their facilities. The procurement is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 USC 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.” As the contractor for the IRST system, Lockheed Martin has the manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required. This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact LMMFC at (972) 603-2950

Inactive

THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSE... THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to procure F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II Special Test Equipment (STE) and special tooling. Potential offerors would be required to design, build, or acquire STE and special tooling to aid in the production of IRST Block II Infrared Receiver (IRR). Requirements include familiarity with the design, configuration, and integration of IRST Block II IRR. Manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data are required to fulfill this procurement within the time required. The Government did not procure the technical data for the IRST Block II IRR, so any interested business would have to negotiate for access to and use of that data from the original supplier, Lockheed Martin Fire and Missile Control, in order to fulfill the potential requirement in the time required. The effort intended to be procured will satisfy the Government’s minimum need. THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. It is a market research tool being used to determine potential and eligible firms capable of providing the supplies/services described herein prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a Request for Proposal. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this sources sought. Any contract actions that the Government may intend to procure in the future will be synopsized on the Governmentwide Point of Entry (GPE) as applicable in accordance with FAR 5.201(b).