ALM-99B Test Set Redesign

This statement provides notice that the government anticipates on awarding a primarily Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee Contract for the replacement of the AN/ALM-99B Programmer Test Set (NSN 6625-01-067-5466EW). This action will result in the timely delivery of one (1) engineering test unit prototype and two (2) prototypes AN/ALM-99C replacements along with Technical Order updates. A level III drawing package will be included as part of the award, allowing for competition of the AN/ALM-99C for future acquisitions. The proposed contract action is for services and supplies for which the Government intends to negotiate and award an 18-month sole source contract to Northrop Grumman (CAGE: 5FVX5), 2340 Dulles Corner Blvd Herndon, VA 20171-3400. This is in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." All responsible sources may submit a capability statement of proposal, which shall be reviewed by the U.S. Government. A determination by the Government to not compete this proposed contract action will be based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 16.201, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. All potential offerors should contact the Contracting Specialist/Procuring Contracting Officer identified above for additional information, questions, and/or concerns. This solicitation is expected to be released on 25 Apr 2019 with a response due no later than 30 days after the issuance of the solicitation. The period of performance for this contract will be 18-months. The place of performance will be a combination of U.S. Government installations and contractor's facility. This is the official notice to solicitation FA8523-19-R-0024 for the above requirement. The official solicitation is posted. Propsoal is due by 3 June 2019.