Low Altitude Navigation and Targeting Infrared for Night (LANTIRN) USAF Sustaining Engineering Services

This statement provides notice that the government anticipates awarding a contract for engineering services for sustainment of the AAQ-13 Navigation Pod, sub-assemblies, and Line Replaceable Units (LRU's). Sustainment consists of the evaluation and resolution of system maintenance deficiencies, resolution of parts obsolescence deficiencies, integration between F-15E and the LANTIRN Nav pod, performance of sustainment studies and technical services in support of the analysis, review of Government engineering change proposals, reliability and maintainability (R&M), and Information Assurance (IA) support. The proposed contract action is for services for which the government intends to negotiate and award a five-year sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE: 04939), 5600 West Sand Lake Road, Orlando, FL 32819. This is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement of proposal, which shall be reviewed by the U.S. Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. In accordance with Air Force Instruction (AFI) 16.201, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level. All potential offerors should contact the Contracting Specialist/Procuring Contracting Officer identified above for additional information, questions, and/or concerns. This solicitation is expected to be released on 29 Dec 2020 with a response due 90 days after the issuance of the solicitation. The RFP will be posted at beta.sam.gov and all attachments will be export controlled. The period of performance will last for a total of one (1) 12-month basic period and (4) 12-month ordering periods. The place of performance will be at Robins Air Force Base, GA or the subcontractors' facilities.