L--AN/USQ-82(V) Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System (FODMS) Design Agent and Technical Engineering Services

The Naval Sea Systems Command is seeking a contractor to provide Fiber Optic Data Multiplex System (FODMS) Design Agent and Technical Engineering Services for the AN/USQ-82(V) FODMS Program. The contract includes a significant number of man-hours to support both U.S. and Japanese Foreign Military Sales requirements, with estimates of 35,400 hours for FY03 and 38,700 hours for FY04 in the U.S., and additional hours allocated for Japanese DDG 2317 and its option hulls. The Boeing Company, based in Anaheim, California, is the designated contractor due to its status as the original designer and developer of the AN/USQ-82 system and its unique technical expertise. No other company possesses the necessary qualifications or resources to fulfill the Navy’s timeline and technical requirements. The solicitation, numbered N00024-04-R-4307, reflects the sole-source nature of this procurement, emphasizing that The Boeing Company is the only capable provider of these specialized services. While no formal set-aside designation or further agency information is provided, the synopsis aims to inform potential subcontractors to engage directly with Boeing for any subcontracting opportunities. The work will be performed in locations not specified in detail, and the contract supports both domestic and allied military systems under Foreign Military Sales agreements.