Operational Loss Replacement CMWS

This is a sole source requirement to BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc, 65 Spit Brook Rd, Nashua NH 03060 (cage: 94117) to provide a Common Missile Warning System (CMWS) and necessary Support Equipment (SE) for the HH-60U aircraft procured by the Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) Program. The USAF maintains and operates a fleet of HH-60G Pave Hawk helicopters that are distributed across seven Major Commands (MAJCOMs). These helicopters are used for a variety of missions, including combat search and rescue, infiltration, ex-filtration and re-supply of special operations forces in day, night or marginal weather conditions. The USAF HH-60G is a variant of the Army UH-60A/L model with a number of modifications, including in-flight refueling capability and upgrade modifications to the navigation and communications systems. Due to the aging fleet and aircraft losses in combat, the USAF formed an Operational Loss Replacement (OLR) program to replace HH-60G aircraft. The OLR program acquisition strategy is to acquire Army UH-60M baseline helicopters and modify these aircraft to meet user requirements. The newly assigned Mission Design Series for these modified aircraft will be HH-60U. All HH-60U aircraft will require a CMWS and the required SE to maintain the operational capability of the CMWS. Due to differences between Army and Air Force operational configurations, the CMWS is not installed on the aircraft as a part of the manufacturing process. The required CMWS part numbers are as follows: - Mfg Part # 8350130G2 NSN: 5865-01-483-0570 (CMWS AN/AAR-57(V)2) - Mfg Part # 8355115G1 NSN: 5865-01-457-4947 (ELECTRO-OPTIC MISSILE SENSOR (EOMS)) Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. 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. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. This is NOT an Invitation for Bid (IFB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). This SSS/RFI is part of ongoing Government conducted market research for planning purposes. It is NOT a solicitation. The Government will not provide reimbursement for costs associated with this request. Responses will be treated as information only and will not be used as a proposal. Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, only one or a limited number of responsible sources, and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. For additional information and/or to communicate concerns, if any, pertaining to this acquisition, all potential offerors should contact the buyer, Rick Saltsman at richard.saltsman@wpafb.af.mil or 937-255-8574, by 1600 EST 17 Oct 2011.