Notice of Intent to Single Source - 6973GH-25-R-00016 ETVS/STVS Repair Service Contract

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE. EMAIL RESPONSES ONLY. The purpose of this announcment is to publically record the FAA's Intent to award a contract for the subject requirement (Terminal Voice Switch (ETVS) and Small Tower Voice Switch (STVS) System Repair) utilizing Single Source Proceedures in compliance with Acquisition Management Systems (AMS) 3.2.2.5.1 (c). At this time, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (UEI: KV8YDNS7VMT9;

CAGE: 25512) is believed by the FAA to be the only available source due to their status as OEM. Additionally, Concerning proprietary rights to the drawings, specifications and repair procedures, Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (NGSC) has not authorized any other company to have proprietary rights and/or be an authorized repair/replenishment source for ETVS and STVS components. In addition, NGSC will not consider selling or licensing the proprietary rights to the FAA or to another company.

Although no other sources are currently known by the FAA to exist, please provide a response to this announcement if your entity is in fact fully capable, authorized and interested in providing the required service.