P-8A AN/UPX-43(V)1 Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator System

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWC-AD) Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with Telephonics Corporation, Farmingdale, New York for the procurement of a maximum of fifty (50) AN/UPX-43(V)1 Identification Friend or Foe Interrogator (IFFI) Systems, required technical date and technical support for the US Navy and Royal Australian Air Force in support of the P-8A aircraft. The system consists of P/N 718-5000-202 (IFFI) and P/N 718-5070-001 (IFFI tray). NAWC-AD intends to award one Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity type contract. Telephonics Corporation is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/UPX-43(V)1 System for use in the P-8A. The US Navy does not possess the technical data necessary to compete this procurement. The Government intends to procure these items under the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1) as cited in FAR 6.302-1, Only One Reasonable Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, therefore, this is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within in the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of contract. The Point of Contact is Cindy Mollo, contact@example.gov, +1 (555) 000-0000.