Engineering support services for software Trouble Reports and Engineering Analysis

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) awarded a sole source, cost-plus-fixed-fee contract to Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) in Sparks, NV, under Basic Ordering Agreement N00421-15-G-0001. This contract requires SNC to provide technical personnel knowledgeable in the company's ATC&LS equipment to address issues identified in hardware and software Trouble Reports and perform engineering analysis as assigned by the Government. The award was made without competition based on the statutory authority allowing sole-source contracts when only one responsible source is available to meet agency needs, as supported by a Class Justification and Approval dated November 17, 2017. The contract, titled "Engineering support services for software Trouble Reports and Engineering Analysis," falls under NAICS code 541330 and is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The order was solicited on August 7, 2019, and involves providing specialized support services to correct and analyze software and hardware issues related to the ATC&LS system. The designated contract specialist overseeing this effort is Megan N. Lyon, who can be contacted for further information. This engagement ensures that the Government receives expert technical assistance directly from the original equipment manufacturer to maintain and enhance system performance.