MQ-4C Avionics Accessory Sets

Pursuant to FAR 15.201(e), this is a Request for Information only and no solicitation package is available. This Sources Sought notice is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.302-1(d).

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to award, on the basis of a limited competition between the Original Equipment Manufacturer (Integrated Consultants Inc.) and its authorized distributor, Northrup Grumman Systems, a contract for the following Avionics Accessory Sets in support of the United States Navy and Royal Australian Air Force MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Air Systems:

Part Number (P/N) B003310G05013-0001, 1553 Accessory Set, AV
P/N B003310G05014-000, 0001 Ethernet Accessory Set, UA
P/N B003310G05027-0001, Ethernet Accessory Set, MCS
P/N B003310G05028-0001, 1553 Data Bus Accessory Set, MCS

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