Inactive 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)

This Synopsis is for informational purposes only. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Precision Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-201) intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequent... This Synopsis is for informational purposes only. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Precision Strike Weapons Program Office (PMA-201) intends to enter into sole source negotiations and subsequently award a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Delivery Order to the Raytheon Company (Raytheon), against Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-20-G-0007. This effort is to provide AN/AWW-13 Advanced Data Link System Follow-On Support. The contractor shall provide supplies and services to support SLAM-ER (USN) Follow-on Support of the AN/AWW-13 Advanced Data Link systems and subsystems. Contract award is anticipated for the 4th quarter of calendar year 2021 for a base period of performance of 12 months and an option period of performance of 12 months. Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Mark Morris (john.morris@raytheon.com) 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. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. Please copy NAVAIR on any capability statements provided to Raytheon to the attention of Jennifer Wolford (Jennifer.l.wolford@navy.mil). This acquisition is being pursued on a 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. The Raytheon Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the AN/AWW-13 Advanced Data Link System. Raytheon alone has the experience, special skills, proprietary technical documentation, software/algorithms required to furnish the services with the required timeframe. Accordingly, Raytheon is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Raytheon at the following address: Raytheon Company, 6125 East 21st Street, Indianapolis, IN 46219-2058. 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 for or award a contract.