16 -- ENGINEERING ASSESSMENT OF ERRATIC VIBRATION BEHAVIOR ON AN/APN-194 RECEIVER/TRANSMITTER

The Naval Air Systems Command, Air Combat Electronics Program Management Air Office (PMA-209), intends to award a sole source engineering services contract to Honeywell International Inc., Aerospace Electronic Systems, Defense & Space Electronic Systems, 2600 Ridgeway, Minneapolis, MN, 55413 for the technical engineering assessment regarding erratic vibration behavior of the AN/APN-194(V) Receiver/Transmitter on-board the F/A-18E/F and S-3B aircraft. The delivery schedule will be performed 3 months after receipt of order (ARO). Schematics and drawings are proprietary. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 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. Honeywell International is the sole manufacturer of this equipment and is the only qualified source with the necessary knowledge, data, equipment and experience to perform this effort within the required timeframe. A significant capital investment is required to perform this effort. It is anticipated that a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will be awarded for a period of 3 months. While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest and technical capability to respond to this requirement and may submit information which will be considered by the Naval Air Systems Command by or before May 27, 2005. For inquiries regarding this procurement, contact Randy Johnston, Contract Specialist, Code 2.4.2.4.1 at +1 (555) 000-0000, Facsimile +1 (555) 000-0000 or via e-mail: contact@example.gov, or Maureen Bernard, Contracting Officer, 2.4.2.4, Phone +1 (555) 000-0000, Facsimile: +1 (555) 000-0000, or via e-mail: contact@example.gov. See Numbered Note 26.