The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to procure supplies and services required to test, repair, maintain and deliver the AN/APX-123 (V), Common Identification, Friend or Foe (IFF) Digital Transponder (CXP) Systems currently utilized on the Presidential Helicopter Program aircraft. For improved affordability, the Presidential Helicopter Program is seeking to contract directly with BAE Systems; however, the Government will consider responses for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Tasking will consist of non-recurring engineering, reliability/sustainability improvements, qualification, test, repair and modification support, spare and repair parts for the AN/APX-123 (V), Common IFF CXP Systems and Change Kits, at multiple levels of certification.
THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS NOT A FORMAL REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. However, responsible sources, may submit a capability statement which will be considered by the Government. Any offer must clearly demonstrate the capability to respond to this requirement without detriment to the Presidential Helicopter Program and must include personnel and resources specifically qualified to provide the supplies and services described. The capability statement must include the approach to accomplish this effort for the Presidential Helicopter Program. The Government does not intend to award a contract as a result of this notice or in response to any capability statements received. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred to prepare responses to this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed efforts based upon the responses to this notice is solely at the discretion of the Government. No telephone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by email, U.S. mail, or facsimile to the attention of Austin Foster or Brittany Reynolds using the contact information provided in this Sources Sought.