COMMUNICATION, DETECTION AND COHERENT RADIATION EQUIPMENT "Special Notice"

The Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane Division has established a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Raytheon Company, located in Goleta, California, for a total ceiling value of $83,700,000. The agreement, awarded on November 4, 2003, spans an initial three-year term with two additional one-year options, with the first option scheduled for exercise in November 2006. This BOA authorizes the procurement on a sole-source basis of services and components related to the restoration, engineering, and upgrade of the AN/SLQ-32(A)(V)(2) countermeasure systems. Covered activities include the supply of end items, subassemblies, shop repairable assemblies (SRAs), and ship replaceable units (SRUs), as well as the enhancement of associated factory test equipment and any necessary travel. All orders issued under the BOA will specify detailed tasks along with delivery terms and conditions. Procurement under this agreement is conducted in accordance with statutory authority permitting sole-source acquisition, specifically 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1. While this synopsis describes the types of orders NSWC Crane may issue for a one-year period under the BOA, companies interested in subcontracting opportunities are encouraged to contact Raytheon directly. For further information on contract requirements and details, the point of contact is Mr. Dennis G. Smith at NSWC Crane, who can be reached via telephone, fax, or email. This contract supports ongoing maintenance and upgrades of critical naval electronic warfare systems, ensuring their operational readiness and technological advancement.