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The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to award a sole source order to BAE Systems Information & Electronic Systems Integration, Inc. of Nashua, NH to build and test 3 Engineering Development Model variant OE-120B/UPX antenna systems as developed in the SWaP (Size, Weight, and Power) Phase 2 effort for the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS). The Government requires design modification, verification, and qualification of the Antenna Group OE-120B/UPX to meet form/function requirements for use on ships.

Since BAE is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the OE-120B/UPX, this acquisition is being pursued on a sole source basis under the statutory authority of 10 U.S.C. 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". The Government does not intend to use the provisions of FAR Part 12 for this acquisition. Firms interested in subcontracting opportunities may contact Dylan Gibaldi at BAE Systems at dylan.gibaldi@baesystems.com and phone number (631) 912 -1574.