Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) modification to Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) Order N00019-10-G-0004-1258, on an other than full and open competition basis, to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC), Melbourne, FL for the fabrication, assembly, integration, test and documentation of two (2) additional production representative (retrofit) IFF kits required for E-2D Advanced Hawkey (AHE) aircraft.

As the sole designer, developer and manufacturer of the E-2D aircraft, NGSC is 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. 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 Vicky Harper-Hall, Sector Manager with NGSC Aerospace Systems, at (310) 331-3824 or [email protected].

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