F-18 AFT engine BAY door hole #25 tool set

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division Lakehurst, NJ (NAWCADLKE) intends to negotiate on a non-competitive basis with The Boeing Company (TBC), Saint Louis, MO for the design, development, test, production and delivery of nine (9) Hole #25 Tool Sets, P/N 74D110654-1001. This tooling is used to repair the F/A-18E/F and EA-18G aircraft LH/RH Aft Engine Bay Door 68.

The Government intends to procure the above items under the authority of 10 USC 2304(c)(1), FAR 6.302-1. This firm is considered the only supplier for this requirement, as they are the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the F/A-18 and EA-18G structural components on the aft fuselage locations of the aircraft. TBC has the requisite knowledge and specialized engineering capability, resources, subject matter expertise, manufacturing techniques and sufficient technical data, to satisfy the Government's requirements within program funding and schedule constraints. The Government does not own current data, drawings or other specifications to permit full and open competition. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit a proposal in writing that may be used by the Government in determining whether or not to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government, not to open the requirement to competition based upon response to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses must be received within fifteen (15) days of publication of this notice. The point of contact is Ms. Cynthia Knight, cynthia.knight@navy.mil, Code 252434.