LAU-127 Conversion

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a firm fixed price sole source contract modification to Marvin Engineering Company Inc. for 54 LAU-127 Guided Missile Launchers designed to enable F/A-18 aircraft to carry and launch AIM-120 and AIM-9X Missiles. It provides the electrical and mechanical interface between the missile and launch aircraft as well as the two-way data transfer between missile and cockpit controls and displays to support preflight orientation and control circuits to prepare and launch the missile, under contract N00019-19-C-0076.

The acquisition will be procured under NAICS 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and 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. Marvin is the only qualified manufacturer with and active production line to perform this effort in the time required to meet USN fleet requirements. Marvin is the only qualified manufacturer possessing the required technical knowledge and facilities, including machining, forging, molds, tooling and special test equipment to perform the function required to meet the current and emergent fleet needs.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement. The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government.

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