Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a ceiling increase modification to Contract # N6893624D0006, an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) cost plus fixed fee... Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a ceiling increase modification to Contract # N6893624D0006, an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) cost plus fixed fee and a firm fixed price contract, using other than full and open competition, in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, to Lockheed Martin Missile and Fire Control, 5600 W Sand Lake Rd #MP-265., Orlando, FL 32819. The scope of the proposed modification will include diagnostic examinations and repairs of the IRST Block II Weapons Replaceable Assemblies (WRA) Infrared Receiver (IRR) and Processor. This modification will provide for the assessment and determination of the operational status of the test assets with anomalies, as well as the repair actions necessary to ensure these test assets remain viable for testing activities. Lockheed Martin has the only active source of data as they is the sole source designer, developer and manufacturer of the IRR and Processor WRAs for the IRST Block II. As sole designer, Lockheed is the only source that possesses the requisite knowledge, technical expertise, special skills, technical data, facilities and experience to support the repair activities for these WRAs. The estimated award date is March 2025. 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 capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference Contract N6893624D0006 P00003 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 and without substantial duplication of costs, via email to the Contract Specialist, Ciera Wood at ciera.l.wood.civ@us.navy.mil and to Caitlan Johnson at caitlan.e.johnson.civ@us.navy.milvia a Microsoft Word.doc or Acrobat Adobe.pdf file. The file must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point.

Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a sole source contract increase based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Lockheed Martin Corporati... Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division (NAWCWD) intends to award a sole source contract increase based on FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source. The intended source is Lockheed Martin Corporation as they are the original and sole manufacturer of the F/A-18E/F Infrared Search and Track (IRST) Block II weapon replaceable assembly test assets, in particular the Infrared Receiver (IRR) and Processor. The Government does not have the manufacturing knowledge, experience, or technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required. 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 increase will include diagnostic examinations and repairs of the IRST Block II Weapons Replaceable Assembly (WRA) IRR and Processor. Performance under the contract will require a contractor to assess the operational status of failed test assets and conduct necessary actions and activities to ensure these test assets remain viable for development and test support activities. 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 contract number N6893624D0006 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 23 August 2024 via email to the Contract Specialist, Ciera Wood at ciera.l.wood.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.