A -- Research and Development of Memory Loader Verifier Set for V-22

The Naval Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price contract with Raytheon Technical Services Company for the purchase of development and design of an ICE protector cable prototype for software loading using the Memory Loader Verifier Set (MLVS), as well as technical and engineering support for the MLVS of the V-22. The Governement intends to procure this equipment under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Section 6.302-1. Raytheon Technical Services Company is considered the only supplier who has the technical expertise to design software protocols and cables specific to the MV-22 and has the ability to ensure continuity and consistency in technical support and configuration management of MLVS OFP loads and load cables. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of this notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.