This effort is being awarded on a sole source basis to Raytheon Company, Space and Airborne Systems, Goleta, CA. in accordance with FAR 6.302-1 as the Raytheon Company is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the IMPLC system and is the only firm that can provide these supplies within the required time frame. This is not a commercial buy and therefore the Government does not intend to use the provisions of FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. This synopsis is published for informational purposes only. Expressions of interest in subcontracting shall be addressed to Barbara Grcar of Raytheon Company at (805) 879-2914.