MJU-68/B Flare, Infrared, Countermeasures   3

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), NAS Patuxent River, MD, intends to negotiate and award a production contract to Chemring Australia Pty Ltd. (CHA) for MJU-68/B Flare, Infrared, Countermeasures. This procurement is intended to satisfy Government requirements for Fiscal Year (FY) 24 with an estimated quantity of 14,216 units.

The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C.2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will Satisfy Agency Requirements. CHA is the only manufacturer that possesses the technology, infrastructure and capacity to produce and conduct verification testing for the MJU68/B within the timeframe to meet USN deployment schedules as well as USAF requirements and other Global F-35 operations. Award of this contract to any source other than CHA would result in an unacceptable delay.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract modification based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail, U.S. mail or facsimile to the attention of Kathleen Erickson or Sean McManus using the contract information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Chemring Australia Pty Ltd attention: Bill Benton, Commercial Manager, Email: BillBelton@chemring.com.au or Phone: (613) 5220 8500