F/A-18 Weapons Integration Service Contract CY23-27

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to issue a cost plus fixed fee (CPFF), sole source standalone indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract to the Boeing Company for weapons integration services for the F/A-18 and EA-18G, which will require Boeing to design, develop, and implement upgrades to software and ancillary hardware. The deliverables for this effort will include engineering analysis, benches, test related hardware modifications, weapons replaceable assemblies, software models, Configuration Data Sets for Universal Armament Interface weapons, and studies. Other deliverables include system improvement and demonstration products such as proposed prototypes, pre-production products, and support equipment enhancements or simulations and models of weapons systems. The ordering period for this effort will be five years.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only. THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. The Government intends to negotiate the contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1; only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) code for the action described herein is 541330. 

GENERAL INFORMATION: The Boeing Company is the sole designer, developer, manufacturer and integrator of the F/A-18A-D, F/A-18E/F, and EA-18G aircraft in its various configurations and is the only source with the knowledge, expertise, facilities, and qualified personnel necessary to accomplish this effort. This is an on-going effort with Boeing. For subcontracting opportunities, The Boeing Company can be contacted at http://www.boeingsuppliers.com/esd/getstart.html

There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the efforts mentioned above.  Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract.