16--Airborne Low Frequency Sonar (ALFS) Systems and Associated Engineering Services d Engineering Services

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate a Firm Fixed Price contract with Raytheon Integrated Defense System (IDS) Portsmouth, RI on a sole source basis for the procurement of approximately eight (8) Lot IV AN/AQS-22 ALFS systems, spares and repair parts. In addition to the Lot IV effort the Navy intends to negotiate an additional Firm Fixed Price option with Raytheon on a sole source basis for the FY07 Lot V production of the AN/AQS-22 ALFS system with up to16 additional units, spares and repair parts. This procurement will include associated program management, engineering, integrated logistics support, testing, training and technical data required to support this effort. As the sole manufacturer and developer of the ALFS system Raytheon is the only known source with the technical experience necessary to perform this effort within the time frame to meet the Government’s needs. For subcontracting opportunities, please contact Mary Magee, (401) 842-2664 at Raytheon IDS. See Note 22