This is a Pre-Solicitation Notice of a proposed contract action in accordance with FAR 5.201. The United States Air Force Life Cycle Management Center intends to award a sole source contract to The Raytheon Company for the production and retrofit of the APX-114 interrogator and APX-119 transponder. It will also include Interim Contractor Support (ICS), Diminishing Manufacturing Supply (DMS), Inventory Control Point (ICP), Systems Engineering/Program Management (SE/PM), Government Furnished Property (GFP) repair, training, management of two rotable pools, and efforts associated with standup of Depot Repair capability of the F-15 USAF AAI/IFF System.  The proposed contract will be awarded using Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures citing the authority at 10 USC 2304(c)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1 "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." This synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFS) or a Request for Proposals (RFP) nor does it restrict the Government as to its ultimate acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this notice nor will it reimburse firms for any costs associated with preparing or submitting a response to this notice. Due to security access requirements, foreign participation is not permitted at the prime contractor level.

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