The Department of Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) Program Office is preparing to award a production contract action, for Navy and Marine Corps requirements, on a sole source basis to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Electronic Systems, Land and Self Protection Systems Division, Rolling Meadows, IL for the procurement for approximately 102 Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), Part Number 001-008065, and attendant technical data for the Department of Navy Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (DoN LAIRCM) System. Hardware deliveries shall commence no later than fifteen months after contract award at a rate of 10 per month. The required effort will include Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) line items for production hardware. The AN/AAQ-24 system is already developed, tested, and proven to meet protection requirements for CH-46E, and CH-53D/E aircraft as spelled out in the Multi-Command Large Infrared Countermeasures Operational Requirements Document (ORD) 314-92, This purchase will be made using Other Than Full and Open Competition as authorized by FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(B), Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services will satisfy agency requirements. Evaluation of the contractor's unique capability and acquisition history concluded that the highly specialized effort required is available from only one source. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. A determination by the government not to compete this proposed contract lies solely within the discretion of the Government. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment by the Government, nor will the Government pay for information solicited. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive requirement. The closing date for this synopsis is 23 July 2010 at 4:30 P.M. Eastern Standard Time. The anticipated award date is 30 July 2010. NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED. Notification of interest shall only be made via E-mail. APPLICABILITY OF AUTHORITY: This requirement will be awarded to Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation, Electronic Systems, Land and Self Protection Systems Division, Rolling Meadows, IL on a sole source basis because Naval Air Systems Command does not have a valid zero defect technical data package to all hardware, software, hardware maintenance, software maintenance, and specifications for the Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), Part Number 001-008065. Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), Part Number 001-008065 parts, technical support and factory support are only available from Northrop Grumman. Only certified Northrop Grumman parts shall be used in this procurement. Northrop Grumman will not provide remote or on-site problem determination or resolution, and will not provide new software releases, maintenance releases, and patches. In order to satisfy this procurement requirement, Naval Air Systems Command requires the integration of the Guardian Laser Transmitter Assembly (GLTA), Part Number 001-008065 with the DoN LAIRCM system to ensure AN/AAQ-24(V)25 system functionality and operability. Please contact Northrop Grumman Corporation, Electronic Systems, Land and Self Protection Systems Division, Contract Administrator, Mr. Richard J. Andersen at (310) 332-2699 or [email protected] for subcontracting opportunities. For informational purposes only.

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