The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with L-3 Wescam; Burlington, Ontario Canada L7P 5B9 for the procurement of ten (10) WESCAM Pitch Encoder (Yolk) MX15 IMCU, eleven (11) WESCAM MX-15HDi turret systems and five (5) WESCAM MX-15HDi-CLD turret systems for the forward operating bases (FOBs) in support of Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) currently fielded in Afghanistan for the Naval Air Systems Command 4.5x Special Surveillance Programs (SSP). The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own technical data, drawings or other specifications to permit full and open competition. The technology being fielded as part of the PGSS is specifically tailored to protect US and Coalition forces by providing the ability to provide surveillance and locate and detect hostile forces that are approaching in the distance, giving US Forces ample time for situation awareness and an effective response.

All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based upon the response to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses should reference solicitation number N68335-13-R-0069. Responses must be received within 15 days of publication of this notice. The Point of Contact is Andrew Sieracki, [email protected], 732-323-2418.

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