RT-2039/ARC VORTEX Transceiver Procurement for use in H-1 aircraft

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) plans to issue L3 Communications (L3) a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the procurement of 140 RT-2039/ARC VORTEX Transceivers for use in the H-1 Digital Interoperability Full Motion Video (DI-FMV) System. VORTEX Tranceivers are currently incorporated as a primary component of the DI-FMV system for use in H-1 aircraft. This procurement will be made in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than Full and Open Competition under 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2), only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the agency's requirements. L3 Communications is the sole designer, developer, integrator and producer of the RT-2039/ARC VORTEX Transceivers. Additionally, they are the sole owner of the data rights to the transceivers, and therefore, are the only source available to provide the units to support the USMC's retrofit schedule. Interested parties may submit a capability statement to the specialist listed herein detailing their interest and ability to meet the form, fit, function RT-2039/ARC VORTEX retrofit requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. All capability statements received within fifteen (15) days after date of publication of this synopsis will be reviewed by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Interested parties may also contact L3 procurement officials for potential subcontracting opportunities. Note 22