Optimized Top Owl Helmet Mounted Sight Display Systems

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) plans to issue an order under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement with Thales Avionics for the procurement of thirty Optimized Top Owl Helmet Mounted Sight Display (OTO HMSD) Systems along with associated personalization kits, production support spares, and Pre Initial Operational Capability spares and services. The contract also includes two options for the purchase of an additional forty and fifty-four OTO HMSD systems, respectively, along with their related spares and services. The procurement is being conducted under a sole-source justification due to Thales Avionics being the only company with the design, development, and manufacturing capabilities for the OTO HMSD. This acquisition is governed by statutory authority allowing other than full and open competition, specifically under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and the Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(a)(2). The place of performance for this contract is Valence, and the solicitation was posted in April 2008. Key points of contact include Contract Specialist Thomas E. Stann and Contracting Officer Craig R. Simpson, both located at the Naval Air Systems Command office in Patuxent River, Maryland. The contract aligns with NAICS code 336413, which covers equipment manufacturing relevant to this order.