High Power Transmit Set – Modernization (HPTS-M) Antenna Controller Card (ACC)

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Airborne Strategic Command, Control and Communications Program Office (PMA-271), intends to issue a firm-fixed-price and cost-plus-fixed-fee Delivery Order (DO) under sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001924G0017 to Collins Aerospace, 400 Collins Rd NE, Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52498 for non-recurring engineering and modifications on five (5) High Power Transmit Set – Modernization (HPTS-M) kits to address interface issues with the flight display on the E-6B aircraft.

This effort will also include modifications to the delta kits associated with HPTS-M and additional production support assets. 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 E-6B HPTS-M system and has the requisite experience, and familiarity necessary to meet the Government's requirements. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS.

However, the Government will consider all capability statements received within 15 days after 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. Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct competitive procurement. No phone inquiries will be entertained.

Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to the attention of Mr. Timothy Ayers (timothy.c.ayers.civ@us.navy.mil) and Lisa Troccoli (lisa.j.troccoli.civ@us.navy.mil). Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact Collins Aerospace directly via Chelsea Braun (Chelsea.matthews@collins.com).