E-6B High Frequency (HF) Modernization

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), intends to award a Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF) sole source Delivery Order (DO) under the existing Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001924G0017 to Rockwell Collins, Inc. (Cage Code, 13499) doing business as (dba) Collins Aerospace Government Systems Division (Collins Aerospace) for non-recurring engineering for the integration of a Wideband High Frequency (WBHF) radio suite onto the E-6B aircraft.

This effort will include development of an integration technical data package (TDP), System Integration Lab (SIL) installation and testing for risk reduction, validation and verification installations, procurement of A-kits, B-kits, spares, and training.

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) of the WBHF system identified above 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 integrate, modify and support the WBHF system on the E-6B aircraft. 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 action is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing by email to David Guy David.t.guy.civ@us.navy.mil or Lisa Troccoli at lisa.j.troccoli.civ@us.navy.mil. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Collins Aerospace, Amber Hanlon, at amber.hanlon@collins.com.