P-8A Wideband SATCOM A-Kit Procurements & Installations

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a contract to The Boeing Company (Boeing), Seattle, WA, on an other than full and open basis procuring the supplies and services to: (1) purchase Wideband Satellite Communications (WBSC) structural modification retrofit hardware (A-kits) for the unique 737 P-8A aircraft; (2) install WBSC A-kits on unique 737 P-8A aircraft; (3) provide engineering, modification, and installation labor support during the installation of the A-kits; and (4) provide engineering analysis of airframe configurations and mission systems configurations impacted with integration of the WBSC A-kits. Pursuant to DFARS 206.302-1(d) and PGI 206.302, a Sources Sought Notice was posted for this requirement on 31 January 2022. The effort shall be procured pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." On 14 June 2004, The Boeing Company (Boeing) was awarded the P-8A System Development and Demonstration Contract N00019-04-C-3146 under a best value limited competition. The P-8A weapons system consists of a basic 737-800 ERX air vehicle modified to meet Navy requirements, to include systems and subsystems for avionics, communications, mission, and weapon capabilities. Boeing is the original designer, developer, and manufacturer of the P-8A and its sole integrator. The 31 January 2022 Sources Sought Notice provided the opportunity for interested persons by 15 February 2022 to submit a Capability Statement identifying their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. No capability statements were submitted on or before 15 February 2022 in response to the Sources Sought Notice. The Government will not consider any information submitted by interested parties in response to this Pre-solicitation Notice. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Boeing directly via Ms. Erin John at erin.e.john@boeing.com.