Low Probability of Intercept Altimeter (LPIA) Production and Repair

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Air Combat Electronics Program (PMA 209), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a Delivery Order (DO) under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0042126G1003 with BAE Systems, Wayne, NJ 07470 to provide engineering and technical services for Low Probability of Intercept Radar Altimeters (LPIA). The LPIA must conform to the current LPIA specification, waveforms, Radio Frequency characteristics and responses, interfaces, and work with antennas currently installed on aircraft that have the LPIA installed. The contractor shall provide production, engineering and logistics support, and delivery of LPIA units. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole-source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 6.103-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. BAE Systems is the original developer and manufacturer of the LPIA and retains all data rights; making them the only company that has the ability, resources, technology, and documentation necessary to modify, develop, produce, maintain and support this system. THIS PRESOLICITATION NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPROSAL. This notice outlines the Government�s intent to contract on a sole source basis with BAE Systems. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, to be considered by the agency to Ryan Chandlee at ryan.m.chandlee.civ@us.navy.mil. However, no contract will be awarded solely on the basis of offers received in response to this presolicitation notice. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly.