M282 Integration with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to enter into sole source negotiations with BAE Systems Information and Electronics, Nashua, NH, to procure M282 Multi-Purpose Penetrator Warheads for integration with the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) . The prime contractor shall qualify, test and analyze the APKWS II configuration compatible with the M282 penetrator warhead and support integration of 2.75-inch guided M282 rocket on rotary wing aircraft (AH-1Z and UH-1Y). As an independent contractor, and not as an agent of the Government, the contractor shall furnish all services, materials, facilities, and equipment required to accomplish this project. The contractor shall perform all technical tasks required to complete this effort. NAVAIR intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price Order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-16-G-0021. This contract action will be issued on a sole-source basis to BAE Systems, the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the APKWS II. Unless otherwise stated herein, no formal request for proposal or additional written information is currently available. Request for same will be disregarded. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely within the discretion of the Government. This synopsis is published for informative purposes (THIS NOTICE IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS). BAE Systems is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the APKWS, and as such, is the only known source available with the requisite technical knowledge, experience, and tooling to produce the requirements described herein to satisfy the Government's requirement. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the supplies anticipated needed herein is 336414. Subcontracting opportunities should be sought directly from BAE at the following address: (a) BAE Systems Information and Electronics, 65 Spit Brook Road, Nashua, NH 03060-6909 (b) Attn: Ms. Ruth Boland (c) Tel (603) 885-9770. IMPORTANT ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR INTERESTED PARTIES: There are no commitments by the Government to issue any solicitations, make any award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract modification 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. No telephone responses will be accepted. Point of contact for this synopsis is Ms. Lia Roper. Responses to this synopsis should be sent by FAX to (301) 757-5946 or by email to [email protected] .