AH-1Z/UH-1Y Optimized Top Owl (OTO) Depot Level Support

The Naval Air Systems Command intends to negotiate with Thales USA Defense and Security, Inc. (TDSI) of Arlington, VA on a sole source basis for Specialized Test Equipment (STE) and relevant technical specifications, drawings, schematics, and procedures to establish United States Marine Corp (USMC) Depot Level support for the AH-1Z/UH-1 Y Optimized Top Owl (OTO) helmet system as required by 10 USC 2464 and 10 USC 2466. 

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 the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that TDSI is the only responsible source and no other type of equipment will satisfy Marine Corps requirements. TDSI is the designer, developer and sole producer of the OTO helmet system and the only known source that possesses the data, technical skills and requisite knowledge of the design, fabrication, performance, operation, maintenance and support characteristics to fulfill this need in a timely manner. This notice is for information purposes only.

For subcontracting opportunities please contact the following:

Karen Starr
Marketing & Sales, North America
Helicopter Avionics
THALES Aerospace Division
3 rue Toussaint CATROS CS 30091
33187 Le Haillan Cedex France

Note: The proposed contract action is for supplies or services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority of FAR 6.302. Interested persons may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all proposals received within forty-five days after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.