Commander, Naval Air Systems Command (Code 2.0), 1421 Jefferson Davis Hwy, Arlington, Va 22243-5120

A -- DEVELOPMENT OF AVIONICS WAR FIGHTING UPGRADE FOR EA-6B AIRCRAFT (RFI) POC Contact, Wilma Washington, Phone (703)604-6100 The Department of the Navy is formulating requirements for the development and integration of an avionics war fighting upgrade to the EA-6B Block 89A Prowler Aircraft. The purpose of this Request for Information (RFI), is to gain a better understanding of what is available in the area of accessible technologies, existing hardware and industrial capabilties to satisfy this Fleet need. The war fighting upgrade is required to ensure that the EA-6B can counter the threat through the year 2015. The upgrade envisioned will replace the current ALQ-99 Onboard System (OBS) receivers, integrate off-board connectivity, integrate the USQ-113 and replace obsolete avionics. The upgrade may be accomplished using currently available avionics, contractor off the shelf (COTS) products, Non-development Items (NDI) and Government Furnished Equipment (GFE). Currently, all milestones for the program are tentative, but for planning purposes, a development effort is scheduled to begin in 1999 with an Initial Operational Capability (IOC) in 2003. It is also possible that the commencement of the development effort could be accelerated and instead begin mid 1997 with an IOC in 2001. Any information provided should address initially or as an alternative this earlier program start date. When the development effort is completed, the Navy plans a separate production effort to outfit the entire EA-6B fleet of 126 aircraft with the upgrade. In addition to this notice, a two part detailed information package is available; one part is classified (SECRET) and the other part is unclassified. Interested sources may contact, by mail, Contracting Officer, Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), AIR 2.2.1.2.3 (Ms. Wilma Washington), 1421 Jefferson Davis Highway, Arlington, VA 22243-5120 and request the information package. Requests for the information package to be delivered by commercial courier (FedEx, DHL, Airborne, etc.,) should use the following address: Contracting Officer, Naval Air Systems Command, AIR 2.2.1.2.3, Ms. Wilma Washington, 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway, Jefferson Plaza #1, Room 146, Arlington, VA 22202. All written requests for the information package must include a cleared address to which SECRET information can be mailed, an address for unclassifed mail and the name and telphone number of a cleared point of contact. Interested sources are invited to review the RFI information package and provide responses which address the issues outlined in this notice. Request for the RFI and information package should be forwarded not later than 7 days after this notice appears in the Commerce Business Daily (CBD). Questions or requests for clarifing information should be forwarded not later than 26 July 1996. All questions and our answers will be provided to all RFI participants. Questions received after 26 July 1996 may not receive answers. Questions may be sent by mail to the address shown above or they may be faxed to (703) 604-2969, or E-mailed to the following addresses: washingtonwa.jfk@navair.navy.mil AND wheelerge.nimitz@navair.navy.mil. All RFI responses should be submitted by 16 August 1996. Sources will not be reimbursed for providing responses; therefore, the Navy will accept them in whatever form they exist. Responses will not be considered as proposals, and neither this announcement nor the RFI should be construed as a request for proposal. All information contained in the RFI is preliminary and subject to modification and is in no way binding on the government. Proprietary data submitted in response to the RFI will be protected when so designated. Responses should include the name and telephone number of a point of contact having the authority and knowledge to discuss responses with government representatives. All correspondence concerning this RFI should refer to the synopsis number 20105-96. ONLY CERTIFIED U.S. CONTRACTORS WILL BE PERMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS UPGRADE EFFORT. - NAVAIR Synopsis No. 20105-96. (0163)

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