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This J&A contains Controlled Unclassified Information and is therefore attached as a secure document. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services in order to access Co... This J&A contains Controlled Unclassified Information and is therefore attached as a secure document. Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services in order to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) or Export Controlled Information. Access to CUI is limited, to a single point of contact (POC) per CAGE code, who is listed as the Data Custodian on the DD 2345 and approved by Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). The DD 2345 must be approved prior to requesting access to CUI in SAM.gov. Contractors are responsible for coordinating with their CAGE code’s Data Custodian POC to request access to CUI. For additional information, visit the DLA website for the Joint Certification Program: https://www.dla.mil/HQ/LogisticsOperations/Services/JCP/. As required by FAR 6.305 this J&A is hereby posted for the aforementioned contract award.

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The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure a Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract on an o... The Naval Air Systems Command, Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure a Cost Plus Fixed Fee and Firm Fixed Priced Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract on an other than full and open competition basis in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 from Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company (SAS), 2000 East El Segundo Blvd, El Segundo, CA 90245. This requirement is for a five year period of performance. This procurement is for technical services for the F/A-18 and E/A18-G Sensor System software and hardware to incorporate updates, improvements, and enhancements of tactical capabilities. The sensor systems include Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infra-red (ATFLIR), and the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 radars. The contractor shall provide technical support for hardware and software anomaly investigation, design, development, documentation, integration, test, and evaluation of systems and support equipment as a result of the F/A-18/ and EA-18G lifecycle. Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company (SAS) is the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 sensor systems, and the Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infra-red (ATFLIR). The Government does not possess adequate technical data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement. Estimated award date is February 2023. Delivery requirements shall be F.O.B. Destination China Lake, CA. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written response which shall be considered by the Agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893621R0042 and clearly show the firm’s capability, background, experience, and assets necessary to meet the requirement without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and delivery of the product and without substantial duplication of cost to the Government. Written responses shall be submitted by email to lindsay.m.cook2.civ@us.navy.mil or mailed to Commander, Code D210000 (Lindsay Cook), 1 Administration Circle, STOP 1303, China Lake, CA 93555-6100 within 15 days from the Notice date.

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Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a sole source contract based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Raytheon Space and Airborne System... Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a sole source contract based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems Company (SAS) because they are the original and sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the Advanced Targeting Forward-Looking Infra-red (ATFLIR), and the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 radars. As such they are the only source capable of developing RADAR electronic countermeasure improvements and incorporating enhancements for new sensor tactical capabilities. The Government does not possess adequate technical data or the rights necessary to competitively award this requirement. The technical data is necessary for this acquisition because the software/hardware updates and improvements, as well as integration and instrumentation support required of this contract, is to existing Raytheon designed and developed sensor systems. This sources sought synopsis is being issued to provide other potential offerors the opportunity to provide capability statements with respect to the requirement described below. The scope of this contract will include sensor system upgrades of the ATFLIR, and the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 radars for the F/A-18 and E/A-18G aircraft. Performance under this contract will require a contractor to provide for the development of the F/A-18 and EA-18G sensor system software and hardware to incorporate updates; improvements and enhancements of tactical capabilities; sensor instrumentation and instrumentation interfaces for flight test aircraft; flight test engineering; library updates; performance assessment of sensor related systems, interfaces and weapons analysis and investigation of advanced sensor technology, and resolution of existing sensor system problems; and analytical support of Navy data reduction operations for the contractor-designed instrumentation. Raytheon was the designer, developer, and manufacturer of the ATFLIR, and the AN/APG-65, AN/APG-73 and AN/APG-79 radars and is the incumbent on current contract N68936-19-D-0001. Information regarding the current contract, N68936-19-D-0001, can be requested through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) process. The information regarding the FOIA process is available at: http://www.navair.navy.mil/foia/. Performance of the work required under this prospective contract requires a Top Secret Clearance. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference solicitation number N6893621R0042 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule no later than 15 February 2022 via email to the Contract Specialist, Lindsay Cook at lindsay.m.cook2.civ@us.navy.mil and the Contracting Officer, Caitlan Johnson at caitlan.e.johnson.civ@us.navy.mil via a Microsoft Word .doc or Acrobat Adobe .pdf file. The File shall not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point. The results of this Sources Sought will be utilized to identify if companies can meet the agency’s requirements. In your response, please include Company Size (Small or Large according to the NAICS and size standard listed); If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. 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. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS SYNOPSIS IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.