Procurement for 52 B-kits, non-recurring engineering, and support for the VH-In Service Wide Band Line of Sight (WBLOS) system

MOD: EXTENDED CLOSING DATE TO 29 DEC at 11:59PM This Sources Sought notice is to satisfy the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-1(d) posting requirement. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) intends to award a contract for the procurement of fifty-two (52) B-kits for a Wide Band Line Of Sight (WBLOS) system as well as non-recurring engineering and the support needed to field the system. The WBLOS system being installed on the VH aircraft will provide connectivity via an air to ground communications network through Ground Entry Points (GEP) to a classified network. There will be engineering support required to ensure that operational set up, testing, and fielding is in compliance with the air to ground, and classified Internet Protocols. The Government intends to award this procurement on a sole source basis to L-3 Communication Systems-West (hereinafter "L-3") (Cage Code 06401) 640 North 2200 West P.O. Box 16850 Salt Lake City, UT 84116. The basic building blocks of the radio assembly modem are proprietary technology to L-3 as it traces back to their proprietary "Product Line" for the Mini-T2. As such, L-3 possesses the technical rights, data and the expertise of the WBLOS system, test methodology, and the software required to develop the unique software updates. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented in FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, the Government will consider all responses received to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the Government. It is intended that no solicitation will be available for this procurement. However, information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit or award a contract. The Government is not obligated and will not pay for preparation of responses to this notice. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material shall NOT be submitted SUBMISSION CONTENT: Written responses are requested to be no more than 20 single-spaced, 8.5 x 11 inch pages using 12 point Times New Roman font minimum. If the material provided contains proprietary information, please mark accordingly and provide disposition instructions (submitted data will not be returned). Classified material shall not be submitted. The response should include, but is not limited to, the following: a) A one page company profile to include Company name, address, point of contact (including telephone number and email address), Small Business Administration (SBA) business size classification (i.e. large, small, small disadvantaged, service disabled, veteran owned, HUB Zone, etc.), number of employees, Cage Code, DUNS number, NAICS Code, major products, primary customer base. b) NAVAIR requests that companies respond by submitting (1) a summary outline and capabilities statement outlining capability and approach to meet the requirements identified in this announcement. Outline how requirements for B kit production and installation will meet the Government's requirements and (2) data, including license agreements with L3 Communications and information outlining possession of drawings/assemblies necessary to complete the production of the B-kits. (3) Additionally, respondents are to provide contract numbers and descriptions for similar type work and products as evidence of capabilities. Provide a description of your company's past experience and performance of similar contracts, including whether any of these have CPARs ratings. This description shall address and demonstrate, through prior and/or current experience, an understanding of this requirement. (4) Any other information your company deems necessary to aid the Government in refining its acquisition strategy and assessing your company's capability. SUBMISSION INFORMATION: Responses must be received by a contact point listed above no later than the closing date of this sources sought synopsis. All interested offerors must be registered in Central Contractor Registry (CCR) to be eligible for award of Government contracts. Interested offerors may mail, fax, or email responses; EMAIL MAY BE USED FOR SUBMITTING RESPONSES TO THIS SYNOPSIS AND IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION. Electronic responses shall be submitted in Microsoft Word or Microsoft Excel format, or Portable Document Format (PDF). Submit written responses to the following: DEPARTMENT OF NAVY, NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, Attn: Brad Fields , Contract Specialist, 44802 Bronson Rd., Bldg. 2805, Patuxent River, MD 20670-1547. Information and materials submitted in response to this request WILL NOT be returned. Classified material shall NOT be submitted