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Reference-Number-N00019-05-G-0024-0029Federal

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The Naval Air Systems Command is planning to issue an order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement with Rockwell Collins Government Systems to address a critical communications capability gap in the F-16 aircraft. The contract focuses on integrating the ARC-210 secure communication system, both Line-of-Sight and Beyond-Line-of-Sight, onto USAF Block 30-32 F-16 models to enhance Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue missions, particularly in challenging environments like mountainous terrain. Since Rockwell Collins is the sole developer and proprietary supplier of the ARC-210 system, they are the only qualified source to perform the required non-recurring engineering, production of Group A kits, and system familiarization training. This effort supports the Air Combat Electronics program’s broader mission to enhance operational effectiveness by providing a secure and robust communications solution. The work is to be completed by February 2008 under FAR 6.302-1 guidelines, indicating a sole-source procurement due to the unique capability held by Rockwell Collins. The contract will be managed by the Naval Air Systems Command office located in Patuxent River, Maryland, with Rebecca J. Wathen serving as the contracting officer.

General Info

Integration of ARC-210 secure communication on F-16 Block 30-32 by Rockwell Collins, sole source.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

NAICS

334290 - Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498, MD

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NONE

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PhasePresolicitation

PostedAug 3

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Contacts1 person available

OfficePATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Naval Air Systems Command

Office AddressPATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Contacts

Rebecca J WathenContracting Officer

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+1 (555) 000-0000

Full Description

This is a notice of intent by the Naval Air Systems Command, Air Combat Electronic Program Office (PMA-209) to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-05-G-0024 with Rockwell Collins Government Systems (RCGS), 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is assigned responsibility for the planning, programming, budgeting, procurement, installation, operation, and support of the Air Combat Electronics programs. The F-16 lacks a robust secure Line-of-Sight (LOS) and Beyond-Line-of-Sight (BLOS) communications system to fully integrate with composite combat forces. Current operations in mountainous and other inhospitable environments are under increasing risk of compromise requiring reduced response times during air support missions A secure, robust LOS/BLOS communications capability will greatly enhance Close Air Support and Combat Search and Rescue operations. The purpose of this tasking is to acquire Non-recurring engineering, production representative Group A kits, and system familiarization from Rockwell Collins in support of integrating the ARC-210 System onto USAF Block 30-32 F-16?s. As Rockwell Collins is the sole developer of the ARC-210 Family of products and related ancillary equipment and maintain the proprietary rights to this radio, they are the only capable source that can provide the integration required. This effort is to be completed no later than February 2008. This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements.