Option Exercise for Software Sustainment Support in 2026

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), intends to award a modification on Task Order (TO) N0001925F0087 issued under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001924G0017 to Rockwell Collins Inc., doing business as Collins Aerospace Government Systems Division (CAGE CODE: 13499) for the exercise of options for software sustainment support, cybersecurity, and travel in 2026 for various mission avionics systems on the E-6B aircraft.

BOA N0001924G0017 was awarded sole source to Collins Aerospace under the authority of 10 U.S.C 3204(a)(1) as implemented by Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.302-1 prior to the Department of War implementation of the Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Part 6 (effective 01 February 2026).

Therefore, the subject DO will be processed pursuant to the authority of FAR 6.302-1, whereby the supplies and services required are available from only one responsible source and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Collins Aerospace is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and integrator of several mission avionics systems for the E-6B platform, and as such is the only source that possesses the requisite knowledge, experience, specialized testing equipment, laboratory and test facilities, and technical data necessary to support and modify these systems. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

However, the Government may consider capability statements received within fifteen (15) days from the publication date of this synopsis. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing via email to the attention of Bezeyem Lemou (bezeyem.lemou.mil@us.navy.mil) and Lisa Troccoli (lisa.j.troccoli.civ@us.navy.mil). Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Collins Aerospace, Amber Hanlon, at amber.hanlon@collins.com.