Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) N00019-21-G-0004 H-53

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) intends to negotiate and award a Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with General Electric Aviation (GE), Lynn MA, with an ordering period not to exceed five years for the support of CH-53K Engineering Development Model (EDM) Engines, System Demonstration Test Article (SDTA) Engines, Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Engines, and Full Rate Production (FRP) Engines, to include program management, logistics support, various recurring and non-recurring engineering requirements for the design, prototype and testing of improved systems, engineering change proposals, modification kits and interim Depot level engine parts provisioning, tooling, and related test capability associated with T408 engines.

This action is intended to be awarded on a sole source basis under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304 (C)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, “Only One Responsible Source and No Other Type of Supplies or Services will satisfy Agency Requirements”. GE is the designer, developer and sole producer of the T408 engine, and accordingly is the only known responsible firm with the requisite knowledge, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes herein.

This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, any capability statements received within fifteen 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. Questions concerning subcontracting opportunities should be directed to General Electric Aviation, Lynn, MA 01905.