The Naval Air Systems Command, Air Combat Electronics Program Office (PMA-209), intends to award a sole source hardware contract to for the production and delivery of the Traffic Alert and Avoidance Collision System (TCAS), and associated equipment. The scope of the effort will be to manufacture, test, modify, and deliver the system for use on airborne weapon systems platforms to fulfill both Navy and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) requirements. Estimated quantities for each of these items range up to 5 TCAS systems over a 6 month 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 one month after receipt of order with deliveries completed within 6 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. ACSS 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 a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract will be awarded for a period of 6 months. 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 October 18, 2004. 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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