DF 20-331 Intl Agrmnt BAH final_Redacted.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY

NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

48202 BRONSON ROAD, BUILDING 2805

PATUXENT RIVER, MARYLAND 20670-1547

IN REPLY REFER TO:

D&F No. 20-331

CLASS DETERMINATION AND FINDINGS

Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Case dated

Authority to Waive Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition

Upon the basis of the following findings pursuant to authority of Title 10 U.S.C. Section 2304(f)(2)(E), as referenced in the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-4, "International Agreement," it is hereby determined that the proposed contract action may be negotiated without the justification described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 6.3.

FINDINGS

1. The proposed contract actions with Bell Textron, Inc., in support of Bahrain FMS Case , will be a Fixed-Price Type contract for one (1) AH-1Z Flight Training Device (FTD), associated support, and spares totaling approximately $ ; with delivery in February 2022. Non-recurring engineering and logistics support of the FTD is expected to complete in February 2024.

2. The Letter of Agreement, FMS Case dated , requested procurement of the AH-1Z helicopters and associated support from Bell Textron, Inc., (Bell). The Bahrain Defense Force Senior Defense Official sent a follow-on letter dated specifically requesting the AH-1Z FTD from Bell.

3. Authority to act under this Class D&F expires on 28 February 2024.

DETERMINATION

Based on the foregoing, the written justification for other than full and open competition described in FAR Subpart 6.3 is not required for this procurement.

D&F No. 20-331

TECHNICAL/REQUIREMENTS CERTIFICATION

I certify that the facts and information under my cognizance supporting this class determination and findings is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Date

Program Manager, PMA-276

APPROVED

Upon the basis of the above class determination and findings, I hereby approve the solicitation of the proposed procurement(s) described herein using other than full and open competition, pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C. Section 2304(f)(2)(E), as referenced in the Department of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 206.302-4, "International Agreement."

Date

H-1 Procuring Contracting Officer Procurement Group