Synopsis for F/A-18 E/F ADVEW Flight Test Integration

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) at NAS Patuxent River, MD (V2231) intends to negotiate and award a cost reimbursement delivery order under Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N0001921G0006 on a sole- source basis to The Boeing Company (TBC) for an upgrade to the F/A-18 E/F Electronic Warfare (EW) suite, known as Advanced Electronic Warfare (ADVEW). ADVEW will combine two systems of the existing Electronic Warfare (EW) suite, ALR-67 Radar Warning Receiver and the ALQ-214 Self-Protect Jammer, into a single system providing automated EW processing in an Open System Architecture. The suite will enable both offensive and defensive capabilities for the F/A-18E/F and support multiple sensor enhancements to include the AN/APG-79 radar Wideband Receiver (WBR) upgrades providing instantaneous bandwidth and integration of EW signals into ADVEW.

Initially, NAVAIR intends to award an Undefinitized Contract Action (UCA) to procure long lead material (e.g. components, material, parts, and associated efforts). The complete delivery order anticipates including final design, fabrication, delivery, and installation of the A-Kit design for a production Block III F/A-18E and a production Block III F/A-18F configured with the Wide Band Radar System (WRBS) in FY 25.

This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C 2304(c)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.”

TBC is the only firm with the design knowledge and technical expertise required to provide the platform integration support within the required timeframes and without substantial duplication of costs. No other source has the technical qualifications and necessary resources to perform the work described herein, nor will any other supplies or services satisfy the Government’s requirements. As such, NAVAIR has determined that TBC is the only responsible source capable of meeting the Government’s minimum needs.

THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. Companies interested in subcontracting opportunities should contact The Boeing Company attention: Jack Kafoury, Email: jack.m.kafoury@boeing.com.