The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a sole source, cost plus fixed fee delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) number N0001919G0030 with DRS Systems, Inc. Melbourne, FL for risk reduction efforts associated with the AN/AAQ-45 system of the Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasures (DAIRCM) program to support Department of Defense (DoD) requirements.  These efforts will support the transition from the current DAIRCM JUONS configuration to the DAIRCM program of record (POR) configuration.

This effort is being awarded on a sole source basis to DRS Systems, Inc. in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 because DRS Systems, Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment addressed in this synopsis and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  In addition, the Government lacks the drawings and technical data to permit competitive procurement of the AN/AAQ-45 system.  Drawings and data are proprietary to DRS Systems, Inc.  A Product Verification Audit (PVA) may be required for prospective sources.  Please contact DRS Systems, Inc. Senior Contract Administrator, Ms. Becky Behl-Hill at (321) 622-1507 or [email protected] or Senior Controller, Mr. Jeffrey Cutre at (321) 622-1104 or [email protected] for subcontracting opportunities.