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The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to award, on the basis of a limited competition between the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (Integrated Consultants Inc... The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to award, on the basis of a limited competition between the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) (Integrated Consultants Inc.) and its authorized distributor, Northrop Grumman Corporation, a contract for the following Avionics Accessory Sets in support of the United States Navy and Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Systems (UAS): Part Number (P/N) B003310G05013-0001, 1553 Accessory Set, AV P/N B003310G05014-000, 0001 Ethernet Accessory Set, UA P/N B003310G05027-0001, Ethernet Accessory Set, MCS P/N B003310G05028-0001, 1553 Data Bus Accessory Set, MCS The accessory sets will be used to troubleshoot 1553 Data Bus and Ethernet systems on the MQ-4C UAS and mission control systems, and are the only Support Equipment identified capable of completing designated aircraft maintenance. There are no other accessory sets that can be sourced to meet this requirement, as the required accessory sets were developed specifically for the MQ-4C Triton UAS and interoperability is necessary. The OEM, ICI, is the designer, developer, and manufacturer of the 1553 AV, UA/MCS, and 1553 MCS. The Government does not own the rights to the drawings and technical data package to support a competitive acquisition. A Sources Sought notice for this requirement was posted under N6833524R0175. This acquisition is being pursued on a limited competition basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other suppliers or services will satisfy agency requirements. Therefore, a solicitation will not be available for this procurement. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, the Government will consider all responses received within 15 calendar days after the date of publication of the synopsis. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.

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Pursuant to FAR 15.201(e), this is a Request for Information only and no solicitation package is available. This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Ac... Pursuant to FAR 15.201(e), this is a Request for Information only and no solicitation package is available. This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1(d). The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to award, on the basis of a limited competition between the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Integrated Consultants Inc.) and its authorized distributor, Northrup Grumman Systems, a contract for the following Avionics Accessory Sets in support of the United States Navy and Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Systems: Part Number (P/N) B003310G05013-0001, 1553 Accessory Set, AV P/N B003310G05014-000, 0001 Ethernet Accessory Set, UA P/N B003310G05027-0001, Ethernet Accessory Set, MCS P/N B003310G05028-0001, 1553 Data Bus Accessory Set, MCS This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.302-1; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposal (RFP), or a Request for Quote (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT PAY for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may not necessarily result from this RFI. Availability of any formal solicitation may be announced under a separate announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an RFP. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned. All interested parties should send company and descriptive literature on currently available products that meet the Navy's requirements, described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, email address, website information, DUNS Number, CAGE Code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact associated with this RFI no later than the requested response date.