The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Special Operations Acquisition and Logistics Center, Directorate of Procurement, intends to negotiate on a sole source basis with Northrop Grumman Corporation, Defensive Systems Division, 600 Hicks Road, Rolling Meadows, Illinois 60008-1098 in accordance with 10 U.S.C. 2304c(1) and FAR 6.302-1: ?Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.? The USSOCOM has a requirement to add the AN/AAQ-24(V) Directional Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) system to the MH-53 and to upgrade the AN/AAQ-24(V) on USSOCOM?s C-130s, with a multi-band laser jamming energy source. For clarification, for the MH-53 requirement, this specific effort shall require the removal of the ALQ-157 and in its place install the multi-band laser based AAQ-24 DIRCM system on MH-53 aircraft, with Group-A fittings installed on all aircraft. The objectives of this task are to design, develop, and demonstrate an effective, flight worthy installation of the AAQ-24 DIRCM system on the MH-53 aircraft; appropriately modify the aircraft and install the DIRCM system; and, support initial fielding and sustainment. The reason justifying the lack of competition is that Northrop Grumman Corporation is the original equipment manufacturer of the multi-band laser based AN/AAQ-24(V) system; they are the only contractor who has the DIRCM, SOF C-130 installation, a production ready multi-band laser jamming energy source that has been successfully integrated with the AN/AAQ-24(V) and satisfies the C-130 installation constraints, and laser data; and, they possess a fully functional DIRCM system integration laboratory necessary to support this effort. The Government did not purchase the data rights for the DIRCM; thus, the Government does not have drawings to provide. With the exception of the aircraft for modification, USSOCOM will not provide any GFE in support of this effort. USSOCOM anticipates awarding an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity task and delivery order type contract with firm fixed price, cost-plus fixed fee, and time and material contract line items. The estimated amount is $220 million over a five year period. All responsible sources may submit a proposal in accordance with Note 22 that shall be considered by the agency. Any questions regarding the above requirement should be submitted in writing via fax or email to Ms. Jacqueline (Jackie) Foreid-Germain,
[email protected] fax (813)282-7504. See Numbered Note #22.