R -- AAR-44A IRWR flight test data collection

The contract pertains to acquiring engineering services aimed at collecting performance data on two AAR-44A IRWR sensors during missile and flight tests conducted by the government. Specifically, the contractor will be responsible for gathering software performance data from active and fielded AAR-44A sensors throughout these tests. The procurement involves existing purchase requests FD2060-06-80621 and 06-80622 and is intended to be awarded to L3 Communications Cincinnati Electronics under a sole-source justification, as authorized by FAR 6.302-1. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government will consider any unsolicited proposals submitted within 45 days from the publication date, with the final decision to compete or not resting solely with the government. The contract falls under NAICS code 541330, relating to engineering services, and is designated as a presolicitation with the solicitation number FA8523-06-R-80621. The point of contact for this procurement is Cheryl W. Janssen, a contract specialist reachable via email or phone. The primary objective is to support government missile and flight testing programs by accurately capturing data on AAR-44A IRWR sensor performance, which is critical for assessing the capabilities of the sensors under operational conditions. The notice emphasizes that the government may use the responses received to determine whether a future competitive procurement will be conducted.