14 -- Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) WDL Capability

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-05-G-0008 to Raytheon Missile Systems for the design, verification, qualification, documentation, and validation of a moving target capability for the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW). This effort will include the introduction of a Weapon Data Link (WDL)/moving relocatable target capability into the JSOW C weapon, the development of new or modified hardware and software, and demonstration of compatibility with F/A-18E/F. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 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." Unless stated herein, no additional information is available. Requests for the same will be disregarded. A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. GENERAL INFORMATION: Raytheon has a unique knowledge base of the Joint Standoff Weapon (JSOW) as a result of its design, development, and modification of these weapon systems since the early 1990s. Accordingly, Raytheon is the only known qualified, responsible source that can fulfill the requirements specified herein. Subcontracting opportunities may be available and should be sought with Raytheon at the following address: Raytheon Missile Systems, P.O. Box 11337, Tucson, AZ 85734-1337. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the supplies and services anticipated herein is 336414 - Guided Missile and Space Vehicle Manufacturing. Once NAVAIR finalizes its requirements for the subject effort, a prerequisite for receiving contract award will be registration in the DoD's Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database. For more information on the CCR, contact the CCR Assistance Center at +1 (555) 000-0000. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. The Point of Contact (POC) for this synopsis is John F. Antol, Contracting Officer, ph: +1 (555) 000-0000, email address contact@example.gov.