Synopsis for AN/AAQ-45 Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM) Organic Software Standup

THIS IS NOT A NOTICE OF SOLICITATION ISSUANCE. The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to award a sole source delivery order under a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001924G0001 to DRS Systems, Inc. (DRS) to procure support equipment, receive system documentation, software development training, and facility support to standup organic software activities.? Tasking also includes completion of Operational Flight Program (OFP) and User Data File (UDF) developments, system integration, and test support for Distributed Aperture Infrared Countermeasure (DAIRCM). ?These requirements will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under Title 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."? DRS Systems, Inc. is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the equipment addressed in this synopsis and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. In addition, the Government does not own a technical data package (TDP) for the AN/AAQ-45 which is suitable for competition. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact DRS Systems, Inc. Senior Controller, Mr. Jeffrey Cutre at (214) 996-2634 or [email protected] directly. THIS SYNOPSIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL.