Hardware Upgrades and Laptops for the Early Warning Self-Protection Suite for P-8A Aircraft

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to award a contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation, 600 Hicks Rd., Rolling Meadows, IL 60008, for the procurement, testing and delivery of components to support aircraft installation of hardware upgrades for the Early Warning Self Protection Suite (EWSP) Directional Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) processor and DIRCM Situational Awareness laptops for use onboard the P-8A aircraft. Under the authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, the Government intends to issue a sole source contract to Northrop Grumman Corporation as this company is considered the only responsible source capable of providing the required components, testing and delivery for the EWSP system. Northrop Grumman Corporation is the only company that manufactures the P-8A DIRCM system components and the AN/AAQ-24 processor software that will need to be installed following processor modification and therefore, is the only vendor capable of meeting the Government requirement. THIS IS NOT AN INVITATION FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. The Point of Contact is Cheryl Abele, (732) 323-2800, cheryl.abele@navy.mil.