The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a FFP (Firm Fixed Price) Delivery Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-17-G-0013 on a sole source basis with BAE Systems, Information and Electronics (BAE Systems), Nashua, New Hampshire.  The effort will correct the known trouble reports documented against the AN/UPX-45(C).

This action is being awarded on a sole source basis to BAE in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c)(1), as implemented by FAR Part 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”  BAE is the only company with the unique knowledge, experience, special skills, facilities, manufacturing techniques, and technical data required to support the above-mentioned Combat Identification systems.

Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Mr. Abe Leidner at BAE at [email protected] and phone number (631) 262-8204.  The Government does not intend to use the provisions of FAR Part 12 for this acquisition.