58 -- RT-1851 Integrated Waveform Assessments

This is a notice of intent by the Naval Air Systems Command, Air Combat Electronic Program Office (PMA-209) to issue an order under Basic Ordering Agreement N00019-05-G-0024 with Rockwell Collins Government Systems (RCGS), 400 Collins Road NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52498. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) is assigned responsibility for the planning, programming, budgeting, procurement, installation, operation, and support of the Air Combat Electronics programs. This effort covers the requirements to provide Naval Air Systems Command, Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA209). This tasking includes providing assessments that analyze the scope required to implement retrofits desired to extend the service life of ARC-210 radio and includes delivery of individual assessment for the implementation of the Integrated Waveform (IW) to enhance efficiency of satellite communications (SATCOM) for the RT-1851(C) and RT-1851A(C). The Contractor shall produce an IW Integration Plan (CDRL A001), which addresses, at a minimum a waveform specification analysis, system requirements, and estimate of the scope required to implement the Integrated Waveform into the RT-1851(C) and RT-1851A(C). The plan shall also include a software implementation schedule for the RT-1851 and RT-1851A(C). All work is expected to be completed no later than December 2007. As Rockwell Collins is the sole developer of the ARC-210 Family of products and related ancillary equipment and specifically the RT-1851(C) and RT-1851A(C) and maintain the proprietary rights to this radio, they are the only capable source of providing the assessment. This requirement will be procured in accordance with FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency requirements.