Notice of Contract Action for Laser Targeting Imaging Program (LTIP) - LTIP_NOCA

This synopsis constitutes a Notice of Proposed Contract Action (NOCA), by the Air Force Materiel Command, Headquarters Electronic Systems Center, Theater Command and Control (TC2) Directorate, Intelligence and Special Programs Division, Intelligence Systems Branch, ESC/HSJK, Hanscom AFB, MA 01731, for a contract modification for the purpose of extending period of performance for the Laser Targeting Imaging Program, Contract FA8707-05-C-0002 with Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Electronic Systems, of Linthicum Heights, MD. The contract's period of performance would be extended by six months, changing current period of performance from 30 September 2012 to 31 March 2013. The contract's ceiling price will increase from $29,232,348.87 to $31,232,348.87. The subject extension is required for the completion and delivery of current LTIP efforts and to provide for the delivery of initially planned but currently unfunded LTIP LITENING Digital Port - Pod Upgrade and PCAS Support. Northrop Grumman (NGSC), Maryland is the only company that can provide the aforementioned supplies and services. As the primary developer of the Laser Targeting Imaging program, NGSC is the only vendor that has the technical expertise, essential for the timely testing, fielding and upgrading these highly complex products. The Government intends to contract with NGSC, as the only holder of the Laser Targeting Imaging Contract under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 (a) (2) (ii) (A) and (B), "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". This notice does not constitute a Request for Proposal, nor does it restrict the Government as to the ultimate acquisition approach nor shall it be construed as a commitment by the Government. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement within 15 days of this publication. This notice of intent is not a request for competitieve proposals. Please direct any questions regarding this Notice to Sara Espinal, Contracting Specialist, tel. (781) 225-1977, e-mail: sara.espinal@hanscom.af.mil. Please note voicemails will not be returned. An ESC Ombudsman has been appointed to consider and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and others for this acquisition. Before consulting the Ombudsman concerned parties should first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendation to the Contracting Officer for resolution. In addition, AFFARS 5352.201-9101, Ombudsman, will be included in this acquisition's solicitation and contract. The ESC Ombudsman can be contacted at: ESC Ombudsman; Bldg 1606, 9 Eglin Street, Hanscom AFB MA 01731; Telephone #: 781-377-5106; Facsimile #: 781-377-4659; E-Mail: ESC.Ombudsman@hanscom.af.mil.