The Naval Air Systems Command PMA-265 awarded a sole source, firm-fixed price contract to Mercury Systems Inc in support of Cabin Pressure On-Board Oxygen Generating System Monitoring System (CPOMS) Cockpit Pressure Altimeter (CPA) Dimming Curve Firmware Update. This procurement includes dimming curve firmware updates for 24 CPOMS CPA (part number ASl9121) units, a drawing update with new part number, new labels for updated units, testing of units to ensure proper curve installation, testing of 20 additional CPA units previously installed in aircraft, and repairs to CPAs not ready for issue (RFI). The period of performance for this effort will be two months inclusive of options if exercised.

The Government awarded the contract under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. Mercury is the sole designer and producer of the CPA used in CPOMS and, given the timeline to address this issue, is the only entity capable of modifying the firmware of the CPA in the timeframe necessary to support fleet operations. Mercury has the approved facilities and equipment necessary to meet the schedule requirements.