NMAN6000-18-01791 ASW-60 DAS Test Kit

NOAA's Marine Operations Center, Acquisition, Accountability, and Analysis Branch, intends to negotiate, on a sole source basis, under authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), with BAE Systems Controls Inc. Los Angelos , CA. P-3 ASW-60 DAS TEST SET P/N 115E3240G4 . The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) owns/operates 2 P3 Orion aircraft, N42/N43. These planes perform atmospheric research and hurricane research and reconnaissance missions. Both P3 aircraft are now equipped with the AN/ASW-60 Digital Autopilot System (DAS). Currently, Aircraft Operations Center (AOC) has only one test kit for the DAS, currently used for N42. It is a requirement to have a test kit for each aircraft as the aircraft will be at different locations at any given point in time. Having only one test kit forces an unnecessary and unacceptable risk in the event of DAS fault. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals and no solicitation package is available. However, firms that believe they can provide equipment that fully meets the Government's requirements may submit substantiating documentation in writing to the identified point of contact within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. Such documentation will be evaluated solely for the purpose of determining whether or not to conduct this procurement on a competitive basis. A determination by the Government not to conduct a competitive procurement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Oral communications are not acceptable in response to this notice.