SAM #N00019-26-RFPREQ-TPM265-0576

NAVAIR Procurement of F/A-18 E/F IRST Block II WRAs and System Integration

This opportunity involves the procurement of F/A-18 E/F IRST Block II Pod weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs) for the Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR). - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) - OEM Highlight: - The Boeing Company is the named Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all requested assemblies - Products/Services Requested: - F/A-18 E/F IRST Block II Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) - F/A-18 E/F IRST Block II Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS) - Final system integration services for IRST Block II WRAs - Includes troubleshooting and adjudication of system-level issues - May require design, build, or acquisition of special test equipment (STE) - Notable Requirements: - Offerors must be capable of system-level troubleshooting and integration - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided - Procurement is sole source to The Boeing Company under "Only One Responsible Source" authority

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, St. Louis, MO, on a sole source basis. This contract will procure F/A-18 E/F Infrared Search and Tracking (IRST) Block II Pod weapon replaceable assemblies (WRAs), specifically the Fuel Tank Assembly (FTA) and Sensor Assembly Structure (SAS), and performance of final system integration. Final integration shall ensure all IRST Block II WRAs function correctly when integrated to form a complete system. In the case a given WRA does not function properly at the system level, potential offerors must be capable of troubleshooting and adjudicating such issues. Potential offerors may be required to design, build or acquire special test equipment (STE) to aid in the production of IRST Block II WRAs.

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. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

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 Synopsis, 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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