The Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, MD intends to issue a delivery order against BOA N00019-11-G-0013 to Telephonics, Corp., 815 Broad Hollow Road, Farmingdale, NY 11735 on an other than full and open competition basis for the hardware procurement of the Improved Aircraft Interface Unit (IAIU), part number CA6887-M1-CF0044-M30, enhanced Mobile Equipment (eME), part number ME6880-M1-CF0044-M25), Windtalker Encryption Device for IAIU, part number 780-1300-001, and Windtalker Encryption Device for eME, part number 780-1300-002. Telephonics, Corp. is the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the AWICS TruLink system, as a result only Telephonics, Corp. has the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to meet the Government's requirements on a timely basis. Therefore, a sole source acquisition will be pursued under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This synopsis is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement which shall be considered by Naval Air Systems Command. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Telephonics, Corp. directly. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Any responses/questions shall be made in writing by e-mail to the attention of Teresa R. Brady at [email protected].

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