CH-53K TBFDS Prototype Kit

The Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIRSYSCOM) intends to issue a contract to Robertson Fuel System L.L.C for non-recurring engineering for the design, development, test, analysis, production, and integration support of a CH-53K Tactical Bulk Fuel Delivery System (TBFDS) prototype kit consisting of: a restraint system, fuel hoses, vent hoses, power harness assembly, and ground cable assembly. The procurement will be 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 Regulations (FAR) 6.302-1(a)(2), in that Robertson Fuel System is the only known source possessing the requisite knowledge, technical expertise, special skills, technical data, facilities and experience to develop and produce the unique components required to integrate the CH-53E common TBFDS components as delineated in the CH-53K System Development and Demonstration (SDD) Air Vehicle Specification (AVS). 

Note 22. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under authority 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 (thirty days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) 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.