The Naval Air Systems Command intends to award a contract modification to Harris Corporation, Melbourne, FL, for the procurement of Lot 39 full rate production and support of the Fibre Channel Network Switch (FCNS). The production support element of this procurement will include engineering investigations, engineering change proposals, integration and testing, spare repair parts, engineering and technical support, and integrated logistics support to support production. The contract modification will provide for the procurement of an estimated yearly maximum of thirty four (34) FCNS including spares.

This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under statutory authority 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements". The Government does not possess adequate data and/or the rights to competitively award this requirement. Harris Corporation is the designer, developer, and sole manufacturer of the FCNS. As such, they are the only firm with the requisite knowledge, experience, and technical data to successfully deliver the FCNS system to meet the requirements of the F/A-18E/F and E/A-18G production aircraft delivery schedule.

Interested parties for subcontracting opportunities may contact Harris Corporation Government Communications Systems (GCS), P.O. Box 37, Melbourne, FL 32902-0037 or Harris's Small Business Liaison Officer, Rhonda D. Sammon at (321) 729-2093.

This synopsis is not a Request for Proposals. The Government does not intend to fund the development or qualification of other sources for fulfilling this requirement. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency.

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