ALE-55 FY 16 FRP 6 STATOR

The Naval Air Systems command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract on a sole source basis to BAE Systems Electronics, Intelligence and Support Electronic Solutions, (hereafter referred to as BAE Systems), in Nashua, N.H., for the procurement of 3336 Stators as a lot buy to mitigate the diminishing material shortage (DMS) due to identified obsolescence for Full Rate Production (FRP) lot 6 for the AN/ALE-55 Fiber Optic Towed Decoys (FOTDs) systems for the Integrated Defensive Electronic Countermeasures (IDECM) Radio Frequency Countermeasure (RFCM) Program. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." BAE Systems is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and depot repair facility of the ALE-55 FOTD system, having won a full and open competition for EMD in November 1995. BAE Systems is the only qualified source with the comprehensive knowledge, rights, and technical data to meet the design and performance requirements for the ALE-55 FOTD, while maintaining commonality and meeting the required schedule. This synopsis is published for informative purposes. (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly. There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No telephone responses will be accepted.