This synopsis is being posted to both the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) page located at http://www.fbo.gov/ and the Navy Electronic Commerce on Line (NECO) site located at https://www.neco.navy.mil/ While it is understood that FBO is the single point of entry for posting of synopsis and solicitations to the internet, NECO is the alternative in case FBO is unavailable. Please feel free to use either site to access information posted by NSWC Crane. The Government intends to issue a modification to contract N00164-10-D-WS25 which was awarded on a sole source basis. The required supplies and services covered under this contract are for spares manufacturing, repairs, upgrades, modifications and engineering services for CIOPs and associated CIOP Flash Drive Cartridges that control both the AN/USQ-113A(V)3 and (V)4 Radio Countermeasures Set and the AN/AAQ-28 LITENING Advanced Targeting (AT) Pod used on the U.S. Navy’s EA-6B Prowler Tactical Aircraft. Parvus Corporation, UT is the original equipment manufacturer of the CIOCP. This modification will be conducted on a sole-source basis in accordance with the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1) as implemented by F.A.R. 6.302-1. As the sole designer and manufacturer of the Improved Operator Control Panel, AN/USQ-113A(V)3 and Common Improved Operator Control Panel (CIOCP), AN/USQ-113A(V)4. Parvus Corporation is the only qualified source who has the unique corporate knowledge of IOCP and CIOCP manufacturing processes, design complexities, and operational requirements. Parvus Corporation has the engineering expertise, tooling, facilities, and in-depth knowledge to fulfill the Government’s requirement for testing and building IOCP and CIOCP assemblies within program schedules and budget constraints. Parvus Corporation owns test equipment, test procedures, software knowledge, and Automated Test Procedures needed. This equipment is in support of the EA-6B, Prowler, currently deployed in theater of operations and must integrate with existing equipment in terms of form, fit, function, and compatibility. The Government has attempted to purchase the Product Drawings/Models and Associated Lists and data rights. Due to the proprietary nature of the internal components of the IOCP and CIOCP, Parvus Corporation is unwilling to sell the Product Drawing/Models and associated List and data rights in order to allow for full and open competition. Any source other than Parvus Corporation would have to design and develop a new system in order to meet the requirements causing significant time delays and incur additional cost. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed effort based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. The POC is Mr. Kamwren Nichols, Code CXMS at Tel: (812)-854-8330 or email
[email protected]. Reference the above solicitation number when responding to this notice. All changes to the requirement that occur prior to the closing date will be posted to FEDBIZOPPS and NECO. It is the responsibility of interested vendors to monitor FedBizOpps and/or NECO for amendments that may be issued to this solicitation. For changes made after the closing date, only those offerors that provide a proposal will be provided any changes/amendments and considered for future discussions and/or award. Contracting Office Address: Code CXMS, Building 2035 300 Highway 361 Crane, IN 47522-5000