15 -- E-4B Modification/Development Effort - Modification Block 5, Senior Leaders Communications System and Global Air Traffic Management

This acquisition will provide for engineering and installation efforts required to complete the prototype design and installation for three ongoing E-4B modifications, Global Air Traffic Management (GATM), Senior Leaders Communications System (SLCS), and the Block 5A audio infrastructure replacement. The period of performance for this effort will be two years and eight months. The contracting arrangement will be a combination of Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Firm-Fixed Price, and Cost-Reimbursable (CR) CLINs based on the criteria established in FAR Part 16. This effort is required from 31 January 2003 through 30 September 2005 with one separate option beginning 1 October 2004 to accomodate the prototype installation of SLCS. The estimated value for the total period of performance, including the option, is $101.7M. Estimated contract award date for this effort is 31 January 2003. This contract will be awarded as a sole source Cost Plus Incentive Fee (CPIF) contract to the Boeing Wichita Developmental and Modification Center. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with this procurement contact Boeing Wichita Developmental and Modification Center.