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Department of Defense Issues Contract Notice for Mission Communication System Updates

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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) has announced its intention to prepare a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for other than full and open competition to update the VH-92A(r) Mission Communication System (MCS) with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company. The purpose of the CJ&A is to authorize and approve the issuance of orders under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the procurement of products and services required to integrate and obtain Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification for updates to the MCS. The government requires Sikorsky to integrate aircraft modifications, create a certification plan, coordinate with the FAA, and retrofit the VH-92A(r) aircraft with an approved design solution.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Department of Defense has issued a contract notice for "Mission Communication System (MCS) Updates" with a solicitation number of N00019-21-RFPREQ-PMA-274-0040.
  • The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) intends to prepare a Class Justification and Approval (CJ&A) for other than full and open competition with Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation, a Lockheed Martin Company.
  • The purpose of the CJ&A is to authorize and approve the issuance of orders under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) for the procurement of products and services required to integrate and obtain FAA certification for updates to the MCS.
  • The government requires Sikorsky to integrate aircraft modifications, create a certification plan, coordinate with the FAA, and retrofit the VH-92A(r) aircraft with an approved design solution.
  • The NAICS code number for this requirement is 336411.
  • The contracting office address is NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS CMD HEADQUARTERS NAVAL AIR STATION PATUXENT RIVER, MD 20670-5000 USA.
  • The primary point of contact is Anthony J. Gatlin, anthony.gatlin@navy.mil, phone number 301-995-2826.

Statistics:

  • The response date for the contract notice is December 2, 2020.
  • The posted date for the contract notice is October 17, 2020.
  • The solicitation number is N00019-21-RFPREQ-PMA-274-0040.

Sources:

  • DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, Contract Notice: Solicitation No: N00019-21-RFPREQ-PMA-274-0040, Sources Sought (Updated), posted date: Oct 17, 2020.
  • Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."

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