Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) Firmware Update

Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole-source order to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Melbourne, Florida (FL) under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the integration of an updated Tactical Receive Segment (TRS) software suite that includes associated Embedded National Tactical Receiver (ENTR) firmware update into the E-2D aircraft. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis to NGSC (CAGE 70974) under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, - Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. As the incumbent contractor NGSC has the manufacturing knowledge and experience required to fulfill this requirement within the time required. As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the E-2D AHE aircraft weapon system, NGSC is the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully manufacture the aircraft without causing unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy's operational requirements. In addition, an award to any other source would result in substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition. The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, - Only One Responsible Source, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.Small businesses interested in subcontracting possibilities may contact Ms. Vicky Harper-Hall, One Northrop Grumman Ave. M/S 30/K08400/D4, El Segundo, CA 90245, Phone: 310-331-3995 Fax 310-332-1655. THIS NOTICE IS PUBLISHED FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY AND IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. A determination by the Government not to compete this procurement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The Government will not pay for any responses received. 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. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a delivery order.