Contractor Engineering and Technical Service (CETS) Representatives for AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at Patuxent River, MD announces its intention to issue a contract action to provide Contractor Engineering and Technical Service (CETS) Representatives for support of the Kuwait Air Force (KAF) AN/APG-65 and AN/APG-79 Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radars installed on KAF F/A-18C/D/E/F aircraft at CONUS and OCONUS locations.

The Contractor shall provide on-site CETS reps with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to support the maintenance, reliability, and readiness of the AESA Radar.

The procurement is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority 10 USC 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.” As the original equipment manufacturer, Raytheon has the required manufacturing knowledge, experience, and technical data required to fulfill this requirement within the time required.

This synopsis is for informational purposes only and is not a request for competitive proposals. Responsible sources may submit a Statement of Capability and Qualifications to the Contract Specialist listed demonstrating their ability to perform the Government's requirement and shall provide proof of approved facility and personnel clearances necessary to meet the delivery schedule required within 15 days from the publication date of this announcement.

The Government will utilize the capability statements received solely to confirm the sole source acquisition approach or to reconsider a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this requirement is solely within the discretion of the United States Government. For small business or subcontracting opportunities, contact Raytheon.