The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to issue a modification to an Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-10-G-0004 to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Bethpage, New York, for additional comprehensive logistics and engineering sustainment of the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft.  The modification will add two (2) additional 12 month option periods to the Order.  As a result of this modification, the total period of performance (POP) of the order will be changed to 60 months in length, i.e., a 12 month base period plus four (4) 12 month option periods.  NGSC is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the E-2 and C-2 aircraft and weapons system, and the only source with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical expertise to provide the required supplies and services.  The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, 'Only One Responsible Source', and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302.   Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.   This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within thirty days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement.

Persons interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Kathy Massanova, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation at 312-674-3567 or via email at [email protected].