The Naval Air Systems Command intends to solicit and negotiate a Firm-Fixed Price, sole source Order under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) contracting vehicle with the Boeing Company for the procurement of up to 68 retrofit kits in the base year and up to 58 retrofit kits in one option year for the Block 1 forward fuselage structure to meet Service Life Assessment Program (SLAP)/Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) goals that extend the life of the aircraft beyond the current limits. In addition, this effort will address corrosion enhancements to eliminate conductive paint. This sole source procurement will also include engineering design/development, technical directive, validation and verification kits, validation installation, verification support and technical data. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."

The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F/A-18 E/F and EA-18 G aircraft and is the only known source with the knowledge, expertise, facilities and qualified personnel necessary to accomplish this effort within the timeframe required.

All respondents must submit a Statement of Qualifications to demonstrate respondent's ability to perform the Government's needs within the required timeframe.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only. For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Steve Hollycross, F/A-18 Supplier Management, the Boeing Company, 314-234-2787.

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