SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0717

NAVAIR Seeks Boeing FSR Support for F/A-18 E/F Block II IRST System

This opportunity involves the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) seeking specialized support for the F/A-18 E/F Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - OEMs and Vendors: - The Boeing Company (OEM and prime contractor for the IRST system) - Products/Services Requested: - Fleet Service Representative (FSR) support services for the F/A-18 E/F Block II IRST system - Support locations: Iwakuni, Japan and Lemoore, California - No specific products or part numbers listed; focus is on technical support and maintenance - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Sole source procurement justified by Boeing's proprietary technical expertise and system integration knowledge - Government is conducting a sources sought to identify any other capable vendors, but Boeing is currently the only OEM identified - Services are critical for ongoing maintenance and operational readiness of the IRST system on deployed aircraft

Description

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), 47123 Buse Road, Patuxent River, MD 20670, intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract to the Boeing Company, Jacksonville, FL, on a sole source basis. This contract will provide Fleet Service Representative (FSR) support for the F/A-18 E/F Block II Infrared Search and Track (IRST) system in Iwakuni, Japan and Lemoore, California. 

As the prime contractor responsible for the overall system development, architecture, and integration of the IRST system onto the F/A-18 aircraft, the Boeing Company uniquely possesses the comprehensive knowledge, experience, and technical data required to successfully maintain the system. Consequently, an award to any other source would result in unacceptable delays in meeting the Navy’s operational requirements and a substantial duplication of cost to the Government that is not expected to be recovered through competition.  

The authority permitting other than full and open competition is Title 10, U.S. Code 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the FAR Overhaul 6.103-1, "Only One Responsible Source" and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.  

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding to this synopsis. The Government will consider all capability information received prior to the closing date. There is no commitment by the Government to issue any solicitation, make an award, or be responsible for any monies expended by any interested party before award of a contract for the efforts detailed above. Information provided herein in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.  

In addition to this pre-solicitation notice, the Government has also issued a sources sought notice to determine if any other sources have the potential to fulfill this requirement. Any responses to the sources sought will be reviewed and may impact the Government's acquisition decisions as they relate to this requirement.  

If you have any questions regarding this synopsis, please contact Gabrielle Blew at gabrielle.j.blew.civ@us.navy.mil or Jessica Myers at jessica.v.myers.civ@us.navy.mil. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact the Boeing Company at (314) 866-0745. 

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