99--Miscellaneous

The contract involves a notice of intent by AFSC/PZABB, Electronic Warfare Sustainment, to award a definitive contract for engineering services focused on addressing verticality issues and providing maintenance support for AN/ALR-56C test stations. The Government plans to solicit BAE Systems, the original equipment manufacturer, as the sole source under a specific statutory authority that allows non-competitive negotiation due to the lack of alternative sources possessing the necessary proprietary data. This approach is justified by the Government’s absence of rights to re-procurement data that would enable competitive bidding. While the Government intends to negotiate only with BAE, it invites any interested parties to submit capability statements or proposals within 30 days of the notice, which will be considered but does not guarantee competition. The solicitation, identified as FA8522-15-R-00046 and posted on March 26, 2015, falls under the NAICS code 541330, covering engineering services. The point of contact for this contract is Janice Williams, the Contracting Officer, who can be reached via email or phone for further inquiries. The contract specifically addresses sustaining engineering needs for the AN/ALR-56C Radar Warning Receiver system, ensuring the continued operational functionality and support of this critical electronic warfare asset. The Government retains sole discretion in deciding whether to open the contract to further competition based on received responses.