BAE is the original equipment manufacturer of the LPIA R/T and is the only source that possesses the requisite knowledge, skills, and technical data to provide the required services. This acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition regulation (FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services satisfy agency requirement." While this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, inquiries pertaining to subcontracting opportunities should be addressed to the BAE Systems, point of contract, Theresa Hoang at (973)-633-4291.