Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source Cost Plus Fixed Fee modification to the existing Block I contract N00019-04-C-0101 to Rockwell Collins of Cedars Rapids, IA for a E-6B Weapons Systems Trainer (WST) Preliminary Design. The WST Design will focus on utilizing GFE in the form of one Mission Avionics Systems (MAS) trainer and associated programmatic documentation to provide a systems level operator training device. The authority for Other Than Full and Open Competition is FAR 6.302-1, âOnly One Responsible Source and no Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy the Agency Requirements.â The Block I MAS must interface, replicate and stimulate the Block I systems design which is currently under development by Rockwell Collins under contract number N00019-04-C-0101. The required technical data being developed by Rockwell Collins will not be available until December 2009. NAVAIR intends to implement the Block I MAS Preliminary Design as part of the Block I LRIP contract, which is currently scheduled for award in June 2010. Accordingly, the MAS Preliminary Design must be completed by Rockwell Collins in conjunction with the technical data. A Solicitation Document is not available at this time. Parties seeking Small Business Subcontracting opportunities may contact Mr. Tom Rossi of Rockwell Collins by phone at (972) 705-3807 or by e-mail at
[email protected]. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. If no responses are received within fifteen (15) days, an order may be awarded without further notice.
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