Repair of T2CAS Line Replaceable Units

The U.S. Department of Commerce’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), through its Eastern Acquisition Division in Kansas City, plans to award a sole source contract to Aviation Communication & Surveillance Systems, LLC, operating as L-3 Communications, for the repair of three T2CAS Line Replaceable Units used by the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center located at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. The contract will utilize a flat rate repair process, specifically for parts designated P/n 9000000-2xxxx. A Special Notice was initially posted on the Federal Business Opportunities website in January 2015, but no other responses were received, supporting the justification for awarding this contract on a sole source basis. The justification for this sole source procurement rests on L-3 Communications’ proprietary rights, including exclusive access to the design specifications, technical data, and unique test and repair equipment necessary to service these units. Since no other vendors possess this specialized knowledge or tools, L-3 Communications is the only authorized service provider capable of carrying out the required repairs. The contract is managed under NAICS code 334511, relating to navigational and guidance systems manufacturing, with the contracting office located in Norfolk, Virginia, and the performance taking place in Tampa, Florida. Points of contact for the contract are James D. Moore, Contract Specialist, and Steven M. Prado, Contracting Officer.