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Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-265 intends to procure tooling to increase IRST Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) production rate of 4 systems per month. The IRST pod system includes the af... Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) PMA-265 intends to procure tooling to increase IRST Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRAs) production rate of 4 systems per month. The IRST pod system includes the aforementioned items and numerous sub-components provided by other defense contractors. The production tooling supports the alignment and mating of the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS) WRAs required for final assembly of the fully integrated weapons system. . 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, The Boeing Corporation 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.