NOTICE OF INTENT – TMPC CORE SUBSYSTEMS – BAE SYSTEMS

Description: The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD intends to negotiate and award a sole source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems (BAE Systems); San Diego, California, for the continued development, delivery, and sustainment of Theater Mission Planning Center (TMPC) subsystems. The contract duration will consist of a base year and four (4) option years with an estimated start of Quarter 1 of Fiscal Year (FY) 27.

BAE Systems is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the Targeting and Navigation Toolset (TNT) and associated capabilities, Geographic Information System (GIS), Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) Planning Tool (CPT) software and hardware, and CPS Command and Control (C2) Toolbox (formerly Post Launch Execution (PLE) tool).

This contract is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.103-1(c)(2)(ii), award of this follow-on requirement to any source other than BAE Systems would result in unacceptable delays. As the OEM, BAE Systems is the only source with the requisite in-depth knowledge and access to the proprietary technical data, software source code, and specialized expertise required to perform this effort without unacceptable delays.

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete the proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award or awards, or to be responsible for any monies expended by any interested parties before award of a contract for the effort mentioned above. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government to solicit for or award a contract. No phone inquiries will be entertained. Responses shall be made in writing by e-mail to the attention of Austin Gunther at austin.m.gunther2.civ@us.navy.mil using the contract information provided in this synopsis. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact BAE Systems directly.