NAVAIR intends to award a sole-source, cost-plus-fixed-fee delivery order to Raytheon to modify a test station for domestic APG-79 radar system repairs. The work will involve hardware and software updates, testing procedures, and certification to increase repair throughput for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The performance location is not specified. The justification for a sole-source award is that Raytheon, as the original equipment manufacturer, is the only entity possessing the necessary technical data and capabilities. This notice is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals.

This is a Sources Sought notice for market research only and is not a solicitation. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) in Patuxent River, MD, intends to issue a sole-source delivery order to Raytheon to modify a test station for domestic APG-79 radar system repairs. The work involves hardware and software updates, integration, and certification to increase repair throughput. The justification for a sole-source award to Raytheon is based on its unique role as the original equipment manufacturer and its exclusive ownership of the necessary technical data. The notice clarifies that the government is seeking to determine if any other firms can provide these services before finalizing the acquisition method.