The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a Cost-Plus-Fixed Fee (CPFF) delivery order under NAVAIR BOA N00019-11-G-0005 to Exelis Inc. for field support of Government development activities related to AN/ALQ-214(V)4/5 ECP and SWIP.  The Contractor shall provide field support/technical services at Government facilities and Contractor facilities.  The field/tech services shall include, but not limited to: investigation and analysis of reported field problems (hardware and software), initial test aircraft installation and checkout; on-site setup debugging, data reduction and reporting, flight and maintenance crew training, pre-flight briefing, post flight debriefing, and software releases/builds.  The Contractor shall also provide technical support for the integration and compatibility of the AN/ALQ-214 with other avionics.  This action is being awarded on a sole-source basis to Exelis Inc., Clifton, New Jersey.

THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.  This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the statutory authority of Title 10, U.S.C. Section 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." A determination by the Government not to compete this effort is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: Exelis Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the AN/ALQ-214(V)4/5 , and is the only qualified source which possesses the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data required to perform this requirement in a timely and cost effective manner.  For subcontracting possibilities with Exelis Inc., please contact Mr. Michael Mugavero, [email protected] at 973-284-2200.

Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort described above.  (See applicable numbered Notes 22 and 26).  

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