ALFS Reeling Machine Test Bench (RMTB)

Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst NJ intends to enter into negotiations on a non-competitive basis with Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems Inc., Portsmouth, RI to procure the installation, training and running of the Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) for the RMTB. The Government intends to negotiate this spares procurement under the authority of 10 USC 2304 (c ) (1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own data, drawings, or other specifications to permit full and open competition. Raytheon is the only known source to have sufficient technical data, drawings, software, repair parts, and trained technical staff to maintain the OTPS. Interested firms may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responses received within fifteen days after the date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to open the requirement to competition based on responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received as a result of the notice of intent will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Navy anticipates the award to be a firm fixed price contract. No solicitation will be available for this procurement.