Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS II) Full Rate Production

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source add-on contract to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration, BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems, Nashua, NH for the Full Rate Production (FRP) (FY19-21) of the Advanced Kill Weapon System II. It is anticipated that the resultant contract will be an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type for the procurement of: (a) APKWS II Guidance Sections (WGU-59/B) for an estimated procurement of up to 45,000 over a three year period; (b) Navy Shipping and Storage Container (NSSC) CNU-711; (c) technical and training manual updates; and (d) Support Equipment/ Support Test Equipment. The anticipated IDIQ contract will fulfill the needs of the US and potential FMS customers. The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. 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. BAE Systems is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the APKWS II, and as such, is the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience and tooling to produce the requirements described herein, in order to satisfy the Government's requirement. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the supplies anticipated needed herein is 336414. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from BAE Systems at the following address: (a) BAE Systems Information and Electronic Warfare Systems, 65 River Rd, Hudson, NH 03051-5228; (b) Attn: Ms. Ruth Boland; (c) Tel: (603) 885-9770. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted. Point of contact for this synopsis is Ms. Gina Bailey. Responses to this synopsis should be sent by fax to (301)757-5972 or by email to gina.m.bailey@navy.mil.