ALQ-249 Next Generation Jammer (NGJ) Electronic Warfare Engineering Services

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWCWD), Point Mugu, CA intends to negotiate a sole-source contract modification to increase the Level of Effort (LOE) on contract N6893621D0009 for Engineering Services with Raytheon Company, 200 E. El Segundo Blvd., El Segundo, CA 90245. The proposed contract modification will increase the LOE by an estimated 111,597 labor hours within the current contract period of performance, with an estimated cost increase of $38M. The current Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF) contract was awarded on a sole-source basis to Raytheon Company. However, emerging fleet requirements resulted in an unanticipated reallocation of contractual work and expansion of services related to the Software Support Activity (SSA). In accordance with FAR 6.103-1(b), only Raytheon Company, as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), solely possesses the required expertise. Transitioning to a non-OEM vendor will cause unacceptable fielding delays and will directly degrade Fleet mission readiness and jeopardize cooperative U.S. and Australian defense projects. SUBMISSION DETAILS (CAPABILITIES STATEMENT) This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals; however, any firm believing it can fulfill the requirement identified above may submit a written response, which shall be considered by the agency. The written response shall reference Notice Identifier (ID) Number N6893621D0009 and provide a capability statement that clearly indicates the firm’s experience, assets, background, and ability to perform the required work without compromising the quality, accuracy, reliability, and schedule, no later than the response date specified in this posting via email, in either Microsoft Word.doc or Acrobat Adobe.pdf file, to Leah Ashmore at leah.b.ashmore.civ@us.navy.mil. The file must not exceed 10 pages with a minimum font size of 12 point. Large files (> 5MB) may not be receivable due to the Navy Marine Corps Intranet (NMCI) security. Telephone inquiries will not be accepted or acknowledged. All questions must be submitted to the email specified above with the Notice ID number in the email subject line. If the written response submission will contain Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI), interested parties must request a DoD SAFE Drop-off link via sending an e-mail request to Leah Ashmore at leah.b.ashmore.civ@us.navy.mil. The results of this Presolicitation will be utilized to identify if companies can meet the agency’s requirements. In your response, please include Company Size (Small or Large business according to the NAICS and size standard listed). If your company is a Small Business, specify if your company is or is not each of the following: (a) Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB); (b) HUBZone Small Business; (c) 8(a) Concern; (d) Woman-Owned Small Business; (e) Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business. THIS PRESOLICITATION IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FOR PREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY.