Advanced Recovery Control (ARC) System BOA

The purpose of this notice is to inform that the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) on a non-competitive basis with Northrop Grumman, 7301 Sykesville Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784-7404. This BOA will allow for the procurement of hardware/supplies and services for the Advanced Recovery Control (ARC) System which includes system hardware, spares, service change/upgrade kits, component repair/upgrade, depot hardware and support, technical engineering and logistics support to include Engineering Investigation efforts, Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Engineering studies, technical data, software development/support, installation, shipboard technical support and crew training. Northrup Grumman is the original designer, developer and manufacturer of the ARC system and its operation software.

The Government intends to procure the above items and services under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c)(1), FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. This is not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources are encouraged to submit a response to this synopsis in writing that contains information that may be used by the Government to determine whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to open this requirement to competition based upon response(s) to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Any responses should reference N68335-19-R-0033. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for an award of contract.