The Naval Air Systems Command, Air Traffic Control and Combat Identification Systems Program Office (PMA213), intends to award a contract modification under contract N00019-05-D-0027 to BAE Systems, Electronics and Integrated Solutions, Communications, Navigation, Identification and Reconnaissance, One Hazeltine Way, Greenlawn, NY 11740-1606 for the continued production and delivery of the AN/APX-117, AN/APX-118, and associated equipment, and the initial production and delivery of the AN/APX-123 Mode 5 systems and ECP kits. The scope of the effort will be to manufacture, test, modify, and deliver the systems for use on both shipboard and airborne weapon systems platforms to fulfill both Navy and Army requirements, and to install and test Mode 5 kits in previously fielded AN/APX-118 systems. Estimated quantities for these systems range up to 1500 CXP Systems and 300 Mode 5 kits over a 2 year period. Quantities may increase as additional requirements are identified, at which time, notification will be made via the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) web site. The delivery schedule will start twelve months after receipt of order with deliveries completed within 21 months after receipt of order. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. BAE Systems is the sole manufacturer of this equipment and is the only qualified source with the necessary knowledge, data, equipment and experience to perform this effort within the required timeframe. A significant capital investment is required to perform this effort. It is anticipated that an Indefinite Delivery type contract with provisions for Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) delivery orders will be awarded for a base period of one year with one one-year option. While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, interested parties may identify their interest and technical capability to respond to this requirement and may submit information which will be considered by the Naval Air Systems Command by or before January 15, 2006. For inquiries regarding this procurement, contact Randy Johnston, Contract Specialist, code 2.4.2.4.1 at (301) 757-5900, Facsimile (301) 757-5955 or via e-mail: [email protected], or Maureen Bernard, Contracting Officer, 2.4.2.4, Phone (301) 757-5899, Facsimile: (301) 757-5955, or via e-mail: [email protected] See Numbered Notes 22 and 26.

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